CVE-1999-0462

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 17, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0462 is a vulnerability affecting the suidperl utility in Linux Perl. This issue arises due to the lack of checking for the nosuid mount option on file systems. As a result, local users can exploit this vulnerability by placing a setuid script on a mountable file system, such as a CD-ROM or floppy disk, thereby gaining root access. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized users to elevate their privileges and potentially cause harm to the system.

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Affected Products

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Affected Vendors

  • SUSE Linux GmbH

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