CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0761

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized file modifications, posing a serious threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update FreeBSD to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and restrict access to the periodic program for unauthorized users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.

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