CVE-1999-0323

Summary

CVE-1999-0323 is a vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD mmap function. This issue grants users the ability to modify append-only or immutable files, which are typically intended to be read-only. The mmap function maps a file into memory for reading or writing, allowing an attacker to bypass file permissions and potentially introduce malicious code or data. This vulnerability could lead to significant security risks for systems using FreeBSD if exploited effectively. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this issue.

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