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CVE-1999-0466

7.2 · HIGH

The SVR4 /dev/wabi special device file in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier allows a local user to read or write arbitrary files on the disk associated with that device.

Published Apr 21, 1999netbsdEPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-1999-0466 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netbsd netbsd. It was published on April 21, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SVR4 /dev/wabi special device file in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier allows a local user to read or write arbitrary files on the disk associated with that device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netbsd. Update netbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0466?

CVE-1999-0466 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netbsd netbsd. It was published on April 21, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0466?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0466?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netbsd. Update netbsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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