CVE-1999-1394: Low severity BSD BSD vulnerability

Published Jul 2, 1999
·
Updated

BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append-only flags for files by unmounting the file system and using a file system editor such as fsdb to directly modify the file through a device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BSD BSD=4.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove fsdb from your environment.

    Remove or restrict access to the fsdb file system editor (and similar raw-device editing utilities) so that even if a filesystem is unmounted, it cannot be directly modified through the device by an attacker or an over-privileged account.

  2. Configuration

    Do not run BSD 4.4-based systems at security level 1. Set the system security level to a value other than 1 to prevent the root user from clearing immutable and append-only file flags by unmounting and editing the device.

    BSD system security level security level = not 1
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict administrative and physical access that would allow unmounting filesystems or direct raw-device access. Enforce least-privilege for accounts that can unmount filesystems or access device nodes, and limit who can perform maintenance requiring raw device editors.

Event History

Jul 2, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1394?

The severity of CVE-1999-1394 is considered medium due to the potential for unauthorized modification of file attributes.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1394?

To fix CVE-1999-1394, ensure that the system is running at a security level higher than 1 to prevent unauthorized access by the root user.

3

What operating systems are affected by CVE-1999-1394?

CVE-1999-1394 affects BSD 4.4 based operating systems that are configured to run at security level 1.

4

What are the implications of CVE-1999-1394?

CVE-1999-1394 allows the root user to circumvent file integrity protections, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-1999-1394?

System administrators and users of BSD 4.4 based operating systems are primarily impacted by CVE-1999-1394 due to its security implications.

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