CVE-1999-1166 | Linux Kernel 2.0.37 Segment Limit privileges management (EDB-19419 / XFDB-11202)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.0.37. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Segment Limit Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1166. The attack needs to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.