CVE-2002-0499

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…

published June 11, 2002

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00972 · 61.4th percentile
Published
2002-06-11T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 04:00Z
    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…
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