CVE-1999-0483

Summary

CVE-1999-0483 is a vulnerability affecting OpenBSD's File System (FFS and EXT2FS) that can result in a system crash. This issue arises due to the use of an incorrect nlink value, which can lead to a buffer overflow and subsequent system instability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specially crafted file to cause the crash, resulting in a denial-of-service condition or potential escalation of privileges. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and has since been addressed through updates to OpenBSD. System administrators should ensure their OpenBSD installations are up-to-date to mitigate this risk.

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