VDB-14570 · CVE-1999-0422 · GCVE-0-1999-0422

NetBSD 1.3.3 Software privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in NetBSD 1.3.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Software Handler. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0422. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetBSD 1.3.3 (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Software Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In some cases, NetBSD 1.3.3 mount allows local users to execute programs in some file systems that have the "noexec" flag set.

The weakness was published 03/17/1999. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0422. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-14568. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Name

NetBSD

Version

1.3.3

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/17/1999 🔍
03/17/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +5574 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0422 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0422
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14570
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 23:02
Updated: 04/19/2026 00:26
Changes: 06/20/2014 23:02 (39), 05/20/2018 11:18 (6), 04/19/2026 00:26 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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