CVE-1999-0322: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Oct 29, 1997
·Updated
The open() function in FreeBSD allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files.
Affected Software
2 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.0
Event History
Oct 29, 1997
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0322?
CVE-1999-0322 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to write to arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0322?
To fix CVE-1999-0322, you should apply the latest patches provided by FreeBSD for your specific version.
3
What versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-1999-0322?
CVE-1999-0322 affects FreeBSD versions 2.1.0 and 2.2.
4
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0322 on system security?
The impact of CVE-1999-0322 on system security is significant as it allows local users to overwrite sensitive files, potentially compromising system integrity.
5
Can CVE-1999-0322 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0322 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected FreeBSD systems.