CVE-1999-0425

Summary

CVE-1999-0425 is a vulnerability affecting Netscape 4.5's talkback feature. This issue grants local users the ability to terminate arbitrary processes of other users, potentially leading to system instability or unauthorized access. By exploiting a flaw in the talkback functionality, a malicious actor could manipulate the system and cause crashes in other users' Netscape sessions. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security, as it enables escalation of privileges and potential disruption to system operations.

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