CVE-1999-0653

Summary

CVE-1999-0653 refers to a vulnerability in NIS+, a Network Information Service used for managing distributed data on Unix-based systems. The issue arises due to a component service associated with NIS+ running unnecessarily, potentially exposing the system to attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the affected system, leading to unauthorized access or denial-of-service conditions. Although mitigations include proper configuration of the NIS+ service, disabling unused components, and updating software patches, it is crucial to address this vulnerability to ensure system security.

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