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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 28, 1999· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1352

CVE-1999-1352

Description

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

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Affected products

2

Linux/Kernel2 versions
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 2.2

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

1

marc.infonvd

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