CVE-1999-1352

Linux Linux Kernel — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00181
  • Published: 1999-09-28T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Linux
  • Products: Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-1352 — mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: Linux Kernel from Linux is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Linux Linux Kernel

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