CVE-1999-1449

Summary

CVE-1999-1449 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.4 on Sparc 20 machines. This issue permits local users to induce a denial of service condition by reading data from the /dev/tcx0 TCX device. The flaw in the kernel results in a kernel panic, disrupting system operations. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system availability and should be addressed promptly. It is essential to apply the available patches to mitigate this issue and secure the affected systems.

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