VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-1999-0433

CVSS score4.6 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.71%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published1999-03-21

Last modified2026-06-16

Description

XFree86 startx command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.