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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 could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2002-0499 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from linux organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2002, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2002-08-12T04:00:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 2.1 (LOW)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: NONE

Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.0	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.1	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.2	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.3	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.4	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.5	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.6	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.7	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.8	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.9	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.10	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.11	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.12	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.13	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.14	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.15	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.16	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.17	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.18	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.19	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.2.20	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.3.0	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.3.99	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.0	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.1	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.2	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.3	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.4	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.5	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.6	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.7	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.8	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.9	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.10	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.11	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.12	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.13	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.14	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.15	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.16	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.17	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.4.18	Yes

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html ([email protected])
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html ([email protected])
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367 Exploit, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367 Exploit, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For linux's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.