CVE-1999-0864 json
UnixWare programs that dump core allow a local user to modify files via a symlink attack on the ./core.pid file.
published 1999-12-03 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0845
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 53%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
UnixWare programs that dump core allow a local user to modify files via a symlink attack on the ./core.pid file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19659)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19659 SCO Unixware 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 - 'coredump' Symlink local, 1999-12-03
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=94581379905584&w=2
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/851
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=94530783815434&w=2
mailing-list
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=94606167110764&w=2
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=19991203020720.13115.qmail%40nwcst289.netaddress.usa.net
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0864
- NVD CVE-1999-0864
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