CVE-1999-0304

Summary

CVE-1999-0304 is a vulnerability affecting the mmap function in BSD operating systems. This issue grants local attackers, who belong to the kmem group, the ability to manipulate memory through devices. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can potentially inject and execute malicious code into the system, leading to a serious security risk. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or take control of the affected system. The kmem group, which typically includes system administrators and other trusted users, is intended to provide a high level of system control. However, this vulnerability exposes a weakness in the system's memory management, allowing unintended users to exploit this privilege.

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