CVE-1999-0114: Local users can execute commands as other users, and read other users' files, through the filter command in the Elm elm-

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:39.684Z

Summary

Local users can execute commands as other users, and read other users' files, through the filter command in the Elm elm-2.4 mail package using a symlink attack.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.684Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References