CVE-1999-0988: UnixWare pkgtrans allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:51.902Z

Summary

UnixWare pkgtrans allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.902Z · 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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