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CVE-1999-1394

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

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CVE-1999-1394 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append-only flags for files by unmounting the file system and using a file system editor such as fsdb to directly modify the file through a device.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append-only flags for files by unmounting the file system and using a file system editor such as fsdb to directly modify the file through a device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BsdBsd4.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1394?
BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append-only flags for files by unmounting the file system and using a file system editor such as fsdb to directly modify the file through a device.
How severe is CVE-1999-1394?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1394 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1394?
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