CVE-1999-0446

Summary

CVE-1999-0446 is a vulnerability affecting NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions. Malicious local users can exploit this issue by creating a unique symbolic link using the ln command. This action triggers a bug in the Virtual File System (VFS), leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability can cause system instability and unavailability. Users are advised to update their NetBSD systems to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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