Linux Kernel 2.2.0 mknod symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel 2.2.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component mknod. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1352. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component mknod. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was released 09/28/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1352. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8319) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5946†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1352 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1352
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14866
X-Force: 8319
Vulnerability Center: 5946 - Linux Kernel mknod Symbolic Link Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:36
Updated: 04/19/2026 12:30
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:36 (39), 05/26/2019 09:23 (16), 04/19/2026 12:30 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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