VDB-14571 · CVE-1999-0462 · BID 339

SuSE Linux 5.3 Perl suidmount Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in SuSE Linux 5.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file suidmount of the component Perl. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0462. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SuSE Linux 5.3 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code of the file suidmount of the component Perl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk.

The weakness was released 03/17/1999 by Brian McCauley (FIRST) as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0462. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 339†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14569. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/17/1999 🔍
03/17/1999 +0 days 🔍
03/17/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +5574 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brian McCauley (FIRST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0462 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0462
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14571
SecurityFocus: 339 - Perl suidmount Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 23:03
Updated: 04/19/2026 00:26
Changes: 06/20/2014 23:03 (48), 05/20/2018 11:18 (7), 04/19/2026 00:26 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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