CVE-1999-0632

Summary

CVE-1999-0632 refers to a vulnerability in the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) portmapper service. This service is essential for RPC-based applications to function, but it can be exploited if not properly secured. An attacker can send specific packets to the portmapper service, causing it to reveal sensitive information or even execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability became public knowledge in 1999, making it important for organizations to ensure their RPC services are patched and configured securely to mitigate this risk.

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