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CVE-2004-0099

First published: Wed Mar 03 2004(Updated: )

mksnap_ffs in FreeBSD 5.1 and 5.2 only sets the snapshot flag when creating a snapshot for a file system, which causes default values for other flags to be used, possibly disabling security-critical settings and allowing a local user to bypass intended access restrictions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1-release
FreeBSD Kernel=5.2.1-release

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0099?

    CVE-2004-0099 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass access restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0099?

    To fix CVE-2004-0099, update to a newer version of FreeBSD that addresses this issue, as it affects versions 5.1 and 5.2.1.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0099?

    CVE-2004-0099 affects FreeBSD versions 5.1 and 5.2.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0099?

    CVE-2004-0099 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows bypassing of access restrictions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2004-0099?

    CVE-2004-0099 can be exploited by local users with access to the system.

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