CVE-2004-0099: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0099: mksnap_ffs in FreeBSD 5.1 and 5.2 only sets the snapshot flag when creating a snapshot for a file system, w...

mksnap_ffs in FreeBSD 5.1 and 5.2 only sets the snapshot flag when creating a snapshot for a file system, which causes default values for other flags to be used, possibly disabling security-critical settings and allowing a local user to bypass intended access restrictions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2004-0099 affects FreeBSD 5.1 and 5.2. A snapshot creation tool may apply only the snapshot flag and leave other file-system flags at defaults. That can unintentionally disable security-critical restrictions, letting a local user bypass intended access controls. Exposure appears limited to legacy FreeBSD 5.1 or 5.2 systems, especially where local users can interact with file systems using mksnap_ffs-created snapshots. Modern or non-FreeBSD systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize if legacy FreeBSD 5.1 or 5.2 systems remain in production or shared-user environments. Otherwise, business urgency is low. This is mainly a legacy local-access control risk, not a broadly exposed internet-facing issue based on provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining FreeBSD 5.1 or 5.2 systems.; Review FreeBSD-SA-04:01 and current FreeBSD guidance for remediation.; Retire, upgrade, or isolate affected legacy systems where feasible..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 23:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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freebsd-mksnapffs-bypass-security(15005)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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