CVE-1999-0401: A race condition in Linux 2.2.1 allows local users to read arbitrary memory from /proc files.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:41.725Z

Summary

A race condition in Linux 2.2.1 allows local users to read arbitrary memory from /proc files.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.725Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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