CVE-1999-0023

Summary

CVE-1999-0023 is a significant vulnerability affecting the rdist utility, which if exploited, allows local users to gain root privileges. The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in the lookup() function of rdist. An attacker can deliberately craft input data to overwrite memory beyond the intended boundaries, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code at the root level. This vulnerability poses a serious threat to systems running rdist and requires immediate attention and patching to mitigate the risk.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.