CVE-1999-0298

Summary

CVE-1999-0298 is a vulnerability affecting the ypbind utility in Linux Slackware and SunOS. When the -ypset and -ypsetme options are activated, attackers, either locally or remotely, can exploit a ".. (dot dot) attack" to overwrite files. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized modification of critical system files. Attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to system compromise. The vulnerability was identified and documented in 1999 and, as a result, patches and updates have been made available to address this issue. It is crucial for system administrators to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk of successful attacks.

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