CVE-1999-1352

Published Sep 28, 1999

Last updated 3 months ago

Overview

Description: mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
Source: cve@mitre.org
NVD status: Modified

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type: Primary
Base score: 4.6
Impact score: 6.4
Exploitability score: 3.9
Vector string: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov: NVD-CWE-Other

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

[
  {
    "nodes": [
      {
        "negate": false,
        "cpeMatch": [
          {
            "criteria": "cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
            "vulnerable": true,
            "matchCriteriaId": "146F7A77-A950-4CAD-BDA9-C239696F569D"
          }
        ],
        "operator": "OR"
      }
    ]
  }
]

References