CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1352
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.38%
30th percentile - higher than 30% of all known CVEs
Summary
The mknod command in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
Risk Assessment
Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system or modify critical files.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to a newer version that is not vulnerable to this issue.
Original NVD description (English source)
mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.