CVE-1999-0764

Summary

CVE-1999-0764 is a vulnerability affecting NetBSD systems. It enables attackers to overwrite static ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) entries using ARP packets. This can lead to IP address spoofing, allowing the attacker to intercept and alter network traffic between the affected system and the targeted device. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security, particularly in environments where ARP poisoning attacks are common. NetBSD users are advised to apply available patches to mitigate this issue.

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