CVE-1999-0112

Summary

CVE-1999-0112 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the dtterm program for the CDE (Common Desktop Environment) on AIX (Advanced Interactive Executive) operating systems. The flaw allows an attacker to send specially crafted data that exceeds the intended size of a buffer during communication with the dtterm program, leading to unintended code execution. This could potentially grant the attacker unrestricted access to the system, enabling them to install malware, steal sensitive information, or cause other forms of damage. This vulnerability posed a serious threat to AIX systems running the CDE, and its discovery underscored the importance of keeping all software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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