CVE-1999-0730: The zsoelim program in the Debian man-db package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:47.018Z

Summary

The zsoelim program in the Debian man-db package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:47.018Z · 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.

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