# CVE-2002-0499: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2002-06-11 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367
- http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21353

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