CVE-1999-0406

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 19, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0406 is a vulnerability affecting the Digital Unix Networker program nsralist. This issue involves a buffer overflow, which can be exploited by local users. Successful exploitation grants these users root privileges, effectively bypassing standard access controls. The nsralist program is a critical network administration tool on Digital Unix systems, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous. Local attackers who successfully exploit this flaw can gain unrestricted access to the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or other malicious activities.

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