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CVE-1999-1244: IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the save...

IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the saved output file.

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This is an old local privilege-risk issue in IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10. A user who already has local access could abuse saved output file handling to modify files they should not control. It is mainly relevant to legacy Unix-like systems still running affected IPFilter versions. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems that still run IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 and allow untrusted or lower-privileged local users. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected systems are multi-user or operationally sensitive. Prioritize confirmation in Unix-like infrastructure inventories and remediate any affected versions still present. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10.; Check original IPFilter or OS vendor guidance for fixed releases.; Remove or upgrade affected legacy IPFilter installations where found..

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