CVE-2002-0499 json
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…
published 2002-06-11 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-0495
- cvss
- 2.1
- 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 62%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21353)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21353 Linux Kernel 2.2.x/2.3/2.4.x - 'd_path()' Path Truncation local, 2002-03-26
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/4367
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/8634.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/264117
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
-
archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html
mailing-list
- cs.helsinki.fi /linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-0499
- NVD CVE-2002-0499
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