CVE-1999-0656

Summary

CVE-1999-0656 is a vulnerability affecting the ugidd RPC interface. This design flaw enables remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by manipulating UIDs, which ugidd maps to local user and group names. By specifying arbitrary UIDs, an attacker can gain valuable information about the targeted system's user accounts, potentially leading to further exploitation attempts. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security and should be addressed promptly.

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