CVE-1999-1166

N/A Unknown

Published: July 11, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

37th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

linux