CVE-1999-0639

Summary

CVE-1999-0639 refers to a vulnerability in chargingen services. If this service is running, an attacker could exploit it by sending malicious input, potentially leading to a buffer overflow and system crash or remote code execution. This issue was first identified in 1999, making it an older vulnerability that still poses a risk if systems are not properly secured or updated. To mitigate this threat, it is recommended to disable or secure the chargen service, or apply relevant patches.

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