CVE-1999-0482
First published: Sun Mar 21 1999(Updated: )
OpenBSD kernel crash through TSS handling, as caused by the crashme program.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenBSD |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0482?
CVE-1999-0482 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service by crashing the OpenBSD kernel.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0482?
To address CVE-1999-0482, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenBSD that includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What does CVE-1999-0482 affect?
CVE-1999-0482 specifically affects the OpenBSD operating system, allowing it to crash when handling a specific scenario related to TSS.
How was CVE-1999-0482 discovered?
CVE-1999-0482 was discovered through the use of the crashme program, which intentionally exploits vulnerabilities to test system stability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0482?
There is no official workaround for CVE-1999-0482; the recommended action is to apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/openbsd
- canonical/openbsd