CVE-1999-0099

Summary

CVE-1999-0099 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the syslog utility. This issue permits local or remote attackers to exploit the flaw and ultimately gain root privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized system access and data theft. The vulnerability arises due to an improperly handled input in the syslog utility, which allows attackers to inject and execute malicious code. It is essential to apply the available patch or update to mitigate this risk.

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