CVE-1999-1352

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

Published Bycve@mitre.org

Published DateSep 28, 1999, 04:00

Weakness Type (CWE):NVD-CWE-Other

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

4.6

Vector String

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Base Severity

Version

2.0

Attack Vector (AV)

Attack Complexity (AC)

Privileges Required (PR)

User Interaction (UI)

Scope (S)

Confidentiality (C)

PARTIAL

Integrity (I)

PARTIAL

Availability (A)

PARTIAL

Weakness Type (CWE):NVD-CWE-Other

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

4.6

Vector String

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Base Severity

Version

2.0

Attack Vector (AV)

Attack Complexity (AC)

Privileges Required (PR)

User Interaction (UI)

Scope (S)

Confidentiality (C)

PARTIAL

Integrity (I)

PARTIAL

Availability (A)

PARTIAL