CVE-1999-1394: BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:47.719Z

Summary

BSD 4.4 based operating systems, when running at security level 1, allow the root user to clear the immutable and append-only flags for files by unmounting the file system and using a file system editor such as fsdb to directly modify the file through a device.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:47.719Z · 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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