CVE-1999-0482

Summary

CVE-1999-0482 refers to a kernel crash vulnerability in OpenBSD. This issue is triggered by the handling of the Task State Segment (TSS) in the kernel, specifically through the actions of the crashme program. When the crashme program manipulates the TSS, it can cause the OpenBSD kernel to crash, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition or providing an attacker with an opportunity for further exploitation. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of securely managing system memory and handling of critical data structures like the TSS in operating systems.

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