CVE-1999-1352 - mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges

MEDIUM

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

Published Sep 12, 2001

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS 2.0

EPSS 0.38%

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

No remediation recorded yet.

Weaknesses (0)

No CWE recorded.

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Status PUBLISHED

Assigner mitre

Published Sep 12, 2001

Updated Aug 1, 2024

Reserved Aug 31, 2001

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Status Modified

Modified Jun 16, 2026

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