Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 20, 1999· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-1999-1168
CVE-1999-1168
Description
install.iss installation script for Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux, version 5.3, allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:iss:internet_security_scanner:5.3:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12640nvdExploit
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