CVE-1999-1214
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📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-1214
Description
The asynchronous I/O facility in 4.4 BSD kernel does not check user credentials when setting the recipient of I/O notification, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by using certain ioctl and fcntl calls to cause the signal to be sent to an arbitrary process ID.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (4)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-1214
NVD Recent CVEs
The asynchronous I/O facility in 4.4 BSD kernel does not check user credentials when setting the recipient of I/O notification, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by using certain ioctl and fcntl calls to cause the signal to be sent to an arbitrary process ID.
Remediations (10)
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web:support.apple.com
If your computer can't communicate with Apple's software update server, you might see one of these messages.
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web:support.microsoft.com
Applies To SQL Server 2025 on Windows (all editions), SQL Server 2025 on Linux (all editions) Summary Improvements and fixes included in this update How to obtain and install the update How to obtain or download the latest cumulative update package for Linux More information File information Information about protection and security Summary This security update contains fixes and resolves ...
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.esd.whs.mil
Ensure configuration, asset, remediation , and mitigation management supports vulnerability management within the DODIN in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01. Support all systems, subsystems, and system components owned by or operated on behalf of DoD with efficient vulnerability assessment techniques, procedures, and capabilities.
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web:www.forbes.com
Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:
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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.
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web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
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web:www.threatdown.com
Fix software vulnerabilities before criminals exploit them with ThreatDown Patch Management. Try it free with a 14-day, no-obligation trial.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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