CVE-1999-1352

Linux Kernel 2.2 - Privilege Escalation via mknod Symbolic Link Following

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93855134409747&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0038
EPSS Percentile 31.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.2.0
Published Sep 28, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026