CVE-1999-0912

Summary

CVE-1999-0912 is a vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD VFS cache (vfs_cache). This issue permits local users to trigger a denial of service by opening an excessively large number of files. The VFS cache is responsible for managing file metadata, and this flaw allows malicious actors to overload the cache, leading to system instability and unavailability. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems that do not have adequate protections in place against local file manipulation. Systems running FreeBSD should be updated to mitigate this issue and prevent potential disruptions.

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