CVE-1999-0483
CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Feb 25, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0483 is a vulnerability affecting OpenBSD that can cause a crash when processing files with specific nlink values in FFS and EXT2FS filesystems. Malicious files with manipulated nlink values can trigger this issue, potentially leading to system instability or denial-of-service attacks. This vulnerability, discovered in 1999, highlights the importance of proper filesystem validation and input sanitization to prevent similar crashes and ensuing issues.
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Affected Products
- OpenBSD
Affected Vendors
- OpenBSD Project