Description
mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-1999-1333 | mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges. |
References
| Link | Providers |
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| http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93855134409747&w=2 |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-01T17:11:02.915Z
Reserved: 2001-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-1999-1352
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Status : Modified
Published: 1999-09-28T04:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-1999-1352
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD