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CVE-1999-1166

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.

  • Published: Jul 11, 1999
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-1999-1166
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.2
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 2.0.37 2.0.37.x