CVE-1999-0139

Summary

CVE-1999-0139 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Solaris x86 systems. This issue lies in the mkcookie function, which, when manipulated by local users, allows them to overflow the buffer and gain root access, compromising the system's security. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious data theft or system damage. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up to date and applying necessary patches promptly to mitigate such risks.

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