CVE-1999-0460

Summary

CVE-1999-0460 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux autofs module. A buffer overflow can be triggered by local users when they provide long directory names as input. This issue results in a denial of service, preventing the affected system from functioning properly. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient bounds checking in the autofs software, allowing data to overflow the intended buffer. Local users with the ability to create or manipulate directory names can exploit this flaw to disrupt system services.

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