CVE-1999-0336

Summary

CVE-1999-0336 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the mstm component in HP-UX systems. This issue permits local users to manipulate data and execute malicious code, potentially granting them root access to the system. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient bounds checking in the mstm software, allowing attackers to write beyond the allocated memory buffer. The exploitation of this weakness could lead to severe consequences, including system crashes or unauthorized system takeover. It is crucial for HP-UX users to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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