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Overview
Vulnerability Score	4.6
CVE Id	CVE-1999-1352
Last Modified	05 Sep 2008 04:19:19
Published	28 Sep 1999 12:00:00
Confidentiality Impact	PARTIAL
Integrity Impact	PARTIAL
Availability Impact	PARTIAL
Access Vector	LOCAL
Access Complexity	LOW
Authentication	NONE

CVE-1999-1352

Summary

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

Vulnerable Systems

Operating System

• Linux Kernel 2.2.0

References

BUGTRAQ - 19990928 Re: [Fwd: Truth about ssh 1.2.27 vulnerabiltiy]