Vulnerability Description
Operating systems with shared memory implementations based on BSD 4.4 code allow a user to conduct a denial of service and bypass memory limits (e.g., as specified with rlimits) using mmap or shmget to allocate memory and cause page faults.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 1.1.5.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93207728118694&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/526ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2351
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93207728118694&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/526ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2351
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1518?
CVE-1999-1518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Operating systems with shared memory implementations based on BSD 4.4 code allow a user to conduct a denial of service and bypass memory limits (e.g., as specified with rlimits) using mmap or shmget t...
How severe is CVE-1999-1518?
CVE-1999-1518 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Netbsd Netbsd.