CVE-1999-0462

High

Description

suidperl in Linux Perl does not check the nosuid mount option on file systems, allowing local users to gain root access by placing a setuid script in a mountable file system, e.g. a CD-ROM or floppy disk.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.2

Exploit probability—

Product

Suse Linux

PublishedMar 17, 1999

First seenMar 17, 1999

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
suse suse_linux	5.3	—

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