CVE-1999-0371

Summary

CVE-1999-0371 is a vulnerability affecting the Lynx web browser that allows local users to manipulate symlinks in the /tmp directory, potentially overwriting sensitive files. This issue can lead to data corruption or unauthorized access, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient validation of user input when handling symlinks in the temporary directory. Users are advised to update their Lynx installations or implement additional security measures to mitigate this risk.

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