CVE-1999-0747

Summary

CVE-1999-0747 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting BSDi Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) systems. An fstat call, made when the system has a high CPU load, can trigger this issue. The result is a denial-of-service condition, preventing legitimate users from accessing essential system resources. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can cause the system to become unresponsive, halting normal operations. This issue was first identified in 1999 and is an essential consideration for maintaining the availability and integrity of affected systems.

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