CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0304

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.36%

28th percentile - higher than 28% of all known CVEs

Summary

The mmap function in BSD allows local attackers in the kmem group to modify memory through devices.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data in memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system integrity breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the kmem group and implement appropriate security measures in the operating system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

mmap function in BSD allows local attackers in the kmem group to modify memory through devices.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS