CVE-1999-0084 high

Description

Certain NFS servers allow users to use mknod to gain privileges by creating a writable kmem device and setting the UID to 0.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (2)

• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• NVD detail: CVE-1999-0084 NVD Recent CVEs

  Certain NFS servers allow users to use mknod to gain privileges by creating a writable kmem device and setting the UID to 0.

• SP 800-40 Rev. 4, Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning ...
  web:csrc.nist.gov

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  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• Game Update Notes: April 14, 2026 - Guild Wars 2 Forums
  web:en-forum.guildwars2.com

  04/14/2026—April 14 Release Notes Note to users of third-party programs: The game may not launch or work properly after we release a new build if you use a third-party program, due to possible incompatibilities. ArenaNet cannot offer support if a third-party modification breaks, interferes with, ...

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• GitHub - JHRobotics/patcher9x: Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues
  web:github.com

  Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• Fix Windows Update corruptions and installation failures
  web:learn.microsoft.com

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  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
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  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• WhatsApp Web
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  Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• Fix list for IBM MQ Version 9.4 LTS
  web:www.ibm.com

  IBM MQ provides periodic maintenance releases ( Fix Packs), and Cumulative Security Updates, for Version 9.4.0 Long Term Support (LTS). The following is a complete listing of available fixes grouped by maintenance delivery.

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• Patch Notes: 1.14 Harbingers of Ruin | Predecessor
  web:www.predecessorgame.com

  v1.14.1 Patch Notes Today's Patch is aimed at balancing some of the extreme outliers since update 1.14 launched. We'll have a bigger balance pass coming up in the next proper balance update, but for now these fixes should help to alleviate some of the biggest issues, as well as some bug fixes and stability improvements! Balance Changes Eternals: Thraex:

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• First Brands seeks emergency sale of filter and wiper IP
  web:www.truckpartsandservice.com

  PGI Northstar LLC reaches a deal to buy intellectual property for FRAM and Trico, among others, for $25 million following First Brands' operational collapse. Read more on TPS.

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC
• VirusTotal - Home
  web:www.virustotal.com

  VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.

  2026-05-22 20:10 UTC

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