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High
CVE-1999-0956
The NeXT NetInfo _writers property allows local users to gain...
Vulnerability Description
The NeXT NetInfo _writers property allows local users to gain root privileges or conduct a denial of service.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
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Vulnerable Versions:
1.0, 1.0a, 2.0, 2.1, 3.0
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 4th, 2000
Last Modified:
August 1st, 2024
Added to House:
July 17th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.