CVE-1999-0050

Summary

CVE-1999-0050 denotes a vulnerability affecting the newgrp program in HP-UX. This issue is characterized by a buffer overflow condition, which can be exploited by malicious users to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. An attacker could send specially crafted input to the newgrp command, leading to memory corruption and potential code injection. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to HP-UX systems, as it can potentially allow unauthorized access, data theft, or system damage. System administrators are advised to apply the available patch or workaround as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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