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
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.