CVE-1999-1244
published 1999-04-15CVE-1999-1244: IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the saved output file.
PriorityP414high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.33%
25.2th percentile
IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the saved output file.
Affected
8 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
| darren_reed | ipfilter | — | — |
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VulDB
Darren Reed IPFilter up to 3.2.10 Output File symlink (XFDB-2087)
vuldb·2026-04-19·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-1244 [HIGH] Darren Reed IPFilter up to 3.2.10 Output File symlink (XFDB-2087)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Darren Reed IPFilter up to 3.2.10. This affects an unknown part of the component Output File Handler. The manipulation results in symlink following.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1244. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. This vulnerability has historical importance owing to its background and reception.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-4rc3-c847-cjgp: IPFilter 3
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-1244 [HIGH] GHSA-4rc3-c847-cjgp: IPFilter 3
IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the saved output file.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1999-04-15
Published