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CVE-1999-1229 low

📛 Threat Title

CVE-1999-1229

Category: vulnerability Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: NVD Recent CVEs

Description

Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink from config.cfg to the target file.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (3)

  • cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
  • cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
  • NVD detail: CVE-1999-1229 NVD Recent CVEs

    Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink from config.cfg to the target file.

Remediations (10)

  • NVD - Vulnerabilities
    web:nvd.nist.gov

    Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...

  • Security Update Guide - Microsoft
    web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

    The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

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  • PDF CISA Insights - Cyber: Remediate Vulnerabilities for Internet ...
    web:www.cisa.gov

    If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability

  • CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
    web:www.cve.org

    At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures

  • Vertex Explosion Fix (disables face customization)
    web:www.nexusmods.com

    This mod aims to fix ( or drastically minimize) vertex explosions on shadps4 by removing certain files related to face customization that the emulator is not currently handling correctly

  • Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026
    web:www.oracle.com

    This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

  • Patch Management - ThreatDown by Malwarebytes
    web:www.threatdown.com

    Fix software vulnerabilities before criminals exploit them with ThreatDown Patch Management. Try it free with a 14-day, no-obligation trial.

  • VirusTotal - Home
    web:www.virustotal.com

    VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.

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