Description
mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
Published: 2001-09-12
Score: 4.6 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-1999-1333 mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

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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