Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 17, 1999· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-1999-0462
CVE-1999-0462
Description
suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.securityfocus.com/bid/339nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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