CVE-1999-0462
published 1999-03-17CVE-1999-0462: 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…
PriorityP419high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.40%
31.9th percentile
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.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| suse | suse_linux | — | — |
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VulDB
SuSE Linux 5.3 Perl suidmount Local Privilege Escalation (BID-339)
vuldb·2026-04-19·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-0462 [HIGH] SuSE Linux 5.3 Perl suidmount Local Privilege Escalation (BID-339)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in SuSE Linux 5.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file suidmount of the component Perl. Such manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0462. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-5q5q-p45w-x7rp: 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
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0462 [HIGH] GHSA-5q5q-p45w-x7rp: 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
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1999-03-17
Published