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LOW · 2.1

CVE-1999-0446

Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.

Vulnerability Description

Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0446?

CVE-1999-0446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.

How severe is CVE-1999-0446?

CVE-1999-0446 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0446?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.