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CVE-1999-1352

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Published: Sep 28, 1999Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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4.6
Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 6.4
Source: NVD

Description

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

Affected (1)

Products: Linux: Linux Kernel
Linux
1 product
Linux Kernel
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Linux Kernel
Version 2.2.0

References (2)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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