CVE-1999-0812: Race Condition
Published Jan 4, 2000
·Updated
Race condition in Samba smbmnt allows local users to mount file systems in arbitrary locations.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Samba Samba=2.0.5
Event History
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-1999-0812?
CVE-1999-0812 has a medium severity level due to the potential for unauthorized file system access.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0812?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0812, upgrade Samba to version 2.0.6 or later to eliminate the race condition.
3
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0812?
Local users on systems running Samba version 2.0.5 are affected by CVE-1999-0812.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0812?
CVE-1999-0812 is categorized as a race condition vulnerability.
5
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-1999-0812?
An attacker can potentially mount file systems in arbitrary locations, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.