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CVE-1999-1499: named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db...

named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.

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This is an old local file-destruction flaw in ISC BIND named. A local user could abuse symlink handling around named_dump.db or named.stats so that, when root sends specific signals to named, files may be overwritten or destroyed. Likely limited to legacy systems still running ISC BIND 4.9 or 8.1, especially multi-user Unix hosts where untrusted local users can write in relevant named working directories. Prioritize as a legacy exposure check. It is most urgent where critical DNS infrastructure still runs very old BIND on shared or multi-user systems. Modern, single-purpose DNS servers without local untrusted users are less likely to be exposed. Mitigation focus: Inventory DNS servers for ISC BIND named 4.9 or 8.1.; Check current vendor guidance because the bundle does not name a specific patch.; Upgrade or replace affected BIND versions where supported guidance recommends it..

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