CVE-1999-1352

Linux 2.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

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

References (1)

Scores

EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 39.5%

Classification

Status draft

Affected Products (1)

linux/linux_kernel

Timeline

Published Sep 28, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026