CVE-1999-0462

Published: Mar 17, 1999Modified: Apr 16, 2026

7.2

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk.

Affected (1)

Products: Suse: Suse Linux

Suse

1 product

Suse Linux

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Suse Suse Linux	Version 5.3

References (2)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/339

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/339

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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