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CVE-2002-0499

LOW CVSS: 2.1 Published: 2002-08-12 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References