CVE-1999-1166 json
Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying…
published 1999-07-11 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1147
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/523 advisory
- securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156 advisory
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-19419)
Exploit prediction
1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19419 Linux Kernel 2.0.37 - Segment Limit Privilege Escalation local, 1999-07-13
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/523
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/18156
mailing-list, patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1166
- NVD CVE-1999-1166
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