How severe is CVE-1999-0912?

CVE-1999-0912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-0912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0912?

CVE-1999-0912 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0912?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0912 published?

CVE-1999-0912 was published on 1999-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0912

CVE-1999-0912 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 1999-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FreeBSD VFS cache (vfs_cache) allows local users to cause a denial of service by opening a large number of files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0912?: FreeBSD VFS cache (vfs_cache) allows local users to cause a denial of service by opening a large number of files.
How severe is CVE-1999-0912?: CVE-1999-0912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-0912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0912?: CVE-1999-0912 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0912 published?: CVE-1999-0912 was published on 1999-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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