CVE-1999-0703: Low severity BSDI Bsd Os vulnerability
Published Aug 3, 1999
·Updated
OpenBSD, BSDI, and other Unix operating systems allow users to set chflags and fchflags on character and block devices.
Affected Software
3 affected components
BSDI Bsd Os=3.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.2
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.5
Event History
Aug 3, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 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-1999-0703?
CVE-1999-0703 is considered a low-severity vulnerability that affects Unix operating systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0703?
To fix CVE-1999-0703, ensure that only authorized users have the ability to set chflags and fchflags on character and block devices.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0703?
CVE-1999-0703 affects various versions of OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and BSDI operating systems.
4
What can happen if CVE-1999-0703 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-1999-0703 may allow unauthorized users to modify the flags on device files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0703?
A patch for CVE-1999-0703 may be available through the respective operating system's update management system.