CVE-1999-0783

Summary

CVE-1999-0783 is a vulnerability affecting FreeBSD systems. It enables local users to cause a denial of service by creating a malicious hard link from a device special file to an file on a Network File System (NFS). This action can result in the consumption of significant system resources, ultimately leading to a server overload and potential unavailability of critical services. Malicious actors could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt services and negatively impact system performance. It is important for administrators to apply the relevant patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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