CVE-1999-0464

Summary

CVE-1999-0464 is a vulnerability affecting Tripwire versions 1.2 and earlier. Malicious local users can exploit this weakness by creating long filenames, leading to a denial of service condition. The vulnerability occurs due to an inadequate validation of filenames during file checking processes. This issue may cause the Tripwire software to crash or consume excessive system resources, impacting system availability. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of Tripwire to address the issue.

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