CVE-1999-0462

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.40%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1999-03-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE

CVE-1999-0462

Severity

HIGH

CVSS

7.2

EPSS

0.40%

Linux

Original NVD 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.