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CVE-1999-0446

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

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CVE-1999-0446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0446?
Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.
How severe is CVE-1999-0446?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0446?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST