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CVE-1999-0747

First published: Wed Aug 18 1999(Updated: )

Denial of service in BSDi Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) when an fstat call is made when the system has a high CPU load.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BSDI BSD/OS=4.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0747?

    CVE-1999-0747 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service under high CPU load conditions.

  • How does CVE-1999-0747 exploit the system?

    CVE-1999-0747 exploits the system by causing an fstat call that results in operational disruption during high CPU load.

  • Which versions of BSDi are affected by CVE-1999-0747?

    CVE-1999-0747 affects BSDi BSD/OS version 4.0.1.

  • What type of attack is CVE-1999-0747 associated with?

    CVE-1999-0747 is associated with a denial of service attack.

  • Are there any known solutions for CVE-1999-0747?

    There are no specific solutions provided for CVE-1999-0747, but upgrading to a non-vulnerable version may mitigate the risk.

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