CVE-1999-0422

Summary

CVE-1999-0422 is a vulnerability affecting NetBSD 1.3.3 that permits local users to execute programs in certain file systems despite the "noexec" flag being set. This issue arises due to a flaw in the NetBSD 1.3.3 mount function, which can be exploited by savvy attackers to bypass file execution restrictions. The vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to system compromise. Users are strongly advised to apply the available patch to mitigate this issue.

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