CVE-1999-0625

Summary

CVE-1999-0625 refers to a vulnerability in the rpc.rquotad service. When this service is running, it can be exploited, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a system and potentially execute malicious commands with root privileges. This vulnerability affects older Linux distributions and was first identified in 1999. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious security consequences, including data theft or unauthorized system modifications. Users are strongly advised to update their systems and disable the rpc.rquotad service if not in use to mitigate this risk.

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