CVE-1999-1036: COPS 1.04 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) res_d
Summary
COPS 1.04 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) res_diff, (2) ca.src, and (3) mail.chk.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.372Z · 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.