CVE-1999-0446: Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link wi

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:45.148Z

Summary

Local users can perform a denial of service in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier versions by creating an unusual symbolic link with the ln command, triggering a bug in VFS.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:45.148Z · 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.

References