CVE-1999-0312

Summary

CVE-1999-0312 is a vulnerability affecting HP ypbind, a Name Service Switch (NSS) daemon. With root privileges, attackers can manipulate NIS (Network Information Service) data on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or denial of service. This issue, discovered in 1999, highlights the importance of securing critical system components and limiting access to sensitive data.

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