Description
The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long pathnames without generating an error, which could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2002-0495 | The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long pathnames without generating an error, which could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-08T02:49:28.509Z
Reserved: 2002-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2002-0499
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Status : Modified
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2002-0499
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD