CVE-2002-0499 in Kernel
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.
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Disclosure
08/12/2002
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18555 | Linux Kernel Directory Name d_path privileges management | 269 | Proof-of-Concept | Not defined | CVE-2002-0499 |