CVE-1999-0084: Certain NFS servers allow users to use mknod to gain privileges by creating a writable kmem device and setting the UID t
Summary
Certain NFS servers allow users to use mknod to gain privileges by creating a writable kmem device and setting the UID to 0.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.124Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.