CVE-1999-0466 Missing authorization in n/a
A local user can read or write arbitrary files on the disk via the SVR4 /dev/wabi special device file in NetBSD.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0466?
CVE-1999-0466 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SVR4 /dev/wabi special device file in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier allows a local user to read or write arbitrary files on the disk associated with that device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0466?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mp9-f52w-2j7m.