CVE-1999-0482

Summary

CVE-1999-0482 is a vulnerability affecting the OpenBSD kernel. The issue arises from a problem with TSS (Task State Segment) handling, which can be exploited through the use of the crashme program. This vulnerability can result in a kernel crash, potentially disrupting system operations and providing an attack vector for malicious actors. The exploitation of this vulnerability requires local access to the system. The OpenBSD project released a patch to address this issue, mitigating the risk for affected systems.

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