CVE-1999-0304

Summary

CVE-1999-0304 is a vulnerability affecting the mmap function in BSD operating systems. This issue permits local attackers who belong to the kmem group to manipulate memory through devices, posing a significant security risk. An attacker could exploit this flaw to inject and execute malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise. The vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls in the mmap function, enabling unauthorized memory modifications. This issue was first identified in 1999 and has since been addressed through various patch releases.

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