CVE-1999-0251

Summary

CVE-1999-0251 refers to a denial-of-service vulnerability in the talk program. This issue allows remote attackers to disrupt a user's display by sending malicious packets, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability impacts users of the talk program, making them unable to use the application until the denial-of-service condition is resolved. Attackers can exploit this issue to cause significant inconvenience or disruption to users. It is essential for users to update their talk program to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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