CVE-1999-1352: Linux Kernel

Medium severity, CVSS 4.6. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.2.0 only

Published 1999-09-28. Last modified 2026-06-16.