CVE-1999-0747

Summary

CVE-1999-0747 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting BSDi Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) systems. When the system experiences high CPU load, an fstat call can result in a denial-of-service condition. This issue arises due to a processing issue in the SMP kernel, causing it to become unresponsive and unavailable to users. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intentionally overloading the system with CPU-intensive tasks, leading to a denial-of-service condition. System administrators should apply available patches to mitigate this risk and prevent potential attacks.

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