NetBSD 1.3 ARP Table privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in NetBSD 1.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ARP Table Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0764. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in NetBSD 1.3 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component ARP Table Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetBSD allows ARP packets to overwrite static ARP entries.

The weakness was published 05/01/1999 by Olaf "Rhialto" Seibert (Website). The advisory is shared at osvdb.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0764. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2202), SecurityFocus (BID 265†) and OSVDB (6539†). Similar entry is available at VDB-14624. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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05/21/1999 +20 days 🔍
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06/20/2014 +3724 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Researcher: Olaf "Rhialto" Seibert
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0764 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0764
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14625
X-Force: 2202
SecurityFocus: 265 - NetBSD Static ARP Vulnerability
OSVDB: 6539 - NetBSD Static ARP Entry Arbitrary Overwrite

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:00
Updated: 04/19/2026 02:04
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:00 (51), 05/21/2018 10:01 (6), 04/19/2026 02:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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