CVE-1999-1498
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a...
CVE-1999-1498 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.6) in Slackware Linux, published April 6, 1998. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.88%, the 59th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 3.6 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.88%EPSS, 59th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Slackware Linux 3.4 - 'pkgtool' Temporary File | 1998-04-06 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.
- Record
CVE-1999-1498- CVSS 2.0
- 3.6 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.
- Record
CVE-1999-1498- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-1479No score
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.
- Record
EUVD-1999-1479- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-r9wh-3q4r-xc56No score
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a...
Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.
- Record
GHSA-r9wh-3q4r-xc56- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.