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CVE-1999-0674: The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling...

The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling and execve.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdated
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This is an old local BSD operating-system issue where a user already on a machine may be able to alter a program’s internal memory through profiling behavior. The source bundle does not identify affected vendors, products, versions, or confirmed impact beyond that description. Exposure appears limited to legacy BSD or BSD-derived systems with the vulnerable profil behavior. The provided sources list affected product and version data as unavailable, so applicability must be verified against vendor advisories and system lineage. Treat as an exposure-discovery item unless legacy BSD systems or untrusted local users are present. Business urgency rises for shared servers, research systems, appliances, or old infrastructure where local accounts exist and vendor support is unclear. Mitigation focus: Check current and historical vendor guidance for BSD-derived operating systems in use.; Apply vendor-confirmed patches or configuration guidance where available.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy BSD systems if applicability cannot be ruled out..

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