CVE-1999-0403

Summary

CVE-1999-0403 is a vulnerability affecting Cyrix CPUs on Linux systems. This issue permits local users to instigate a denial of service (DoS) attack. The bug, which has not been explicitly identified, allows malicious actors to cause the CPU to crash or freeze, thereby disrupting the normal functioning of the system. The DoS attack can be executed through local access, making it a potential security risk for affected Linux installations using Cyrix CPUs. It is recommended that users apply available patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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