CVE-2002-0499

Public Exploit

Description

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.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.18%

Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117	mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0499?: CVE-2002-0499 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0499?: To fix CVE-2002-0499, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0499 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0499 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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