CVE-1999-0703

Summary

CVE-1999-0703 is a vulnerability affecting Unix operating systems, including OpenBSD and BSDI. This issue allows users to set chflags and fchflags on character and block devices, granting them additional access permissions. This vulnerability can potentially enable unauthorized reads, writes, or executions on these devices. It is essential for system administrators to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk and maintain the security of their systems. Unattended devices with this vulnerability could lead to potential data breaches or unauthorized system manipulation.

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