Vulnerabilities > CVE-2002-0499 - Unspecified vulnerability in Linux Kernel

047910
CVSS 0.0 - NONE
Attack vector
UNKNOWN
Attack complexity
UNKNOWN
Privileges required
UNKNOWN
Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN
Integrity impact
UNKNOWN
Availability impact
UNKNOWN
linux
exploit available
NVD
Published: 2002-08-12
Updated: 2024-11-20

Summary

The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long pathnames without generating an error, which could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Linux
42

Exploit-Db

descriptionLinux Kernel 2.2.x/2.3/2.4.x d_path() Path Truncation Vulnerability. CVE-2002-0499. Local exploit for linux platform
idEDB-ID:21353
last seen2016-02-02
modified2002-03-26
published2002-03-26
reportercliph
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/21353/
titleLinux Kernel 2.2.x/2.3/2.4.x d_path Path Truncation Vulnerability

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