CVE-1999-0208

Summary

CVE-1999-0208 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.ypupdated component of the Network Information Service (NIS). Hackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands remotely, posing a significant security risk. The NIS service, which is used for managing distributed system configurations, is vulnerable due to insufficient access controls. An attacker can take advantage of this by sending crafted packets to the targeted system, potentially leading to full system compromise. It is essential for organizations using NIS to apply the available patch or take other mitigating measures to protect against this threat.

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