CVE-1999-1518
UnknownEPSS 3.07%
Last modified
CVE-1999-1518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Operating systems with shared memory implementations based on BSD 4.4 code allow a user to conduct a denial of service and bypass memory limits (e.g., as specified with rlimits) using mmap or shmget to allocate memory and cause page faults.. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Operating systems with shared memory implementations based on BSD 4.4 code allow a user to conduct a denial of service and bypass memory limits (e.g., as specified with rlimits) using mmap or shmget to allocate memory and cause page faults.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 1.1.5.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.0 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.0.5 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.1.0 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.1.5 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.1.6 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.1.7.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.3 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.4 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.5 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.6 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.2.8 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.0 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/526Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/526Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1518?
Operating systems with shared memory implementations based on BSD 4.4 code allow a user to conduct a denial of service and bypass memory limits (e.g., as specified with rlimits) using mmap or shmget to allocate memory and cause page faults.
How severe is CVE-1999-1518?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1518?
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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