CVE-2002-0499
The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long...
CVE-2002-0499 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published June 11, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.97%, the 62nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.97%EPSS, 62nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 2.2.x/2.3/2.4.x - 'd_path()' Path Truncation | 2002-03-26 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2002-0499- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2002-0499- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0495No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0495- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xh92-g23r-644gNo score
The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long...
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.
- Record
GHSA-xh92-g23r-644g- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.