CVE-1999-0743

Name: CVE-1999-0743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-08-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0743 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Trn allows local users to overwrite other users' files via symlinks.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trn allows local users to overwrite other users' files via symlinks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0743?

Trn allows local users to overwrite other users' files via symlinks.

How severe is CVE-1999-0743?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0743 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0743?

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Are you affected by CVE-1999-0743?

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Source: NVD / NIST