CVE-1999-0046

Summary

CVE-1999-0046 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the rlogin program. The issue arises due to the improper handling of the TERM environmental variable, allowing a malicious user to send specially crafted data, leading to a buffer overflow condition. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution, compromising the affected system. It is recommended that users update their rlogin software or disable the use of this vulnerable feature to mitigate the risk.

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