CVE-1999-1314

Summary

CVE-1999-1314 is a vulnerability affecting the union file system in FreeBSD 2.2 and earlier versions, and potentially other operating systems. This issue enables local users to induce a denial of service by executing a specific sequence of mount_union commands. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can cause the system to reload, resulting in service disruptions and potential data loss. The exact cause of the vulnerability is related to improper handling of certain union mounts, making it a significant security concern for affected systems.

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