CVE-1999-0963: FreeBSD mount_union command allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:51.733Z

Summary

FreeBSD mount_union command allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.733Z · 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.

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