FreeBSD 2.2 NFS Device File Link denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FreeBSD 2.2. This affects an unknown function of the component NFS Handler. The manipulation as part of Device File Link results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0783. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeBSD 2.2 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component NFS Handler. The manipulation as part of a Device File Link leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

FreeBSD allows local users to conduct a denial of service by creating a hard link from a device special file to a file on an NFS file system.

The weakness was shared 06/16/1998 as not defined advisory (CIAC). The advisory is available at ciac.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0783. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3827), OSVDB (6090†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23371†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/04/1998 🔍
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06/16/1998 +12 days 🔍
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04/09/2004 +2123 days 🔍
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06/19/2014 +1751 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: ciac.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0783 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0783
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14154
X-Force: 3827
OSVDB: 6090 - FreeBSD Device Special File Hard Link NFS DoS
Vulnerability Center: 23371 - FreeBSD 2.2 - 2.2.8 NFS File System Hard Link Creation Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 15:53
Updated: 04/17/2026 13:21
Changes: 06/19/2014 15:53 (52), 02/13/2017 12:34 (8), 04/17/2026 13:21 (29)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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