Description
suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-1999-0461 | suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk. |
References
| Link | Providers |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/339 |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-01T16:41:44.864Z
Reserved: 1999-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-1999-0462
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Status : Modified
Published: 1999-03-17T05:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-1999-0462
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD