CVE-1999-1352

high

Description

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

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93855134409747&w=2

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 1999-09-28

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00181