CVE-1999-0674

Summary

CVE-1999-0674 is a vulnerability affecting the BSD profil system call. This issue enables a local user to manipulate the internal data space of a program through profiling and execve functionality. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can potentially inject malicious code and gain unauthorized access or control over the affected system. This security flaw poses a significant risk, particularly in environments where user privileges are not strictly controlled. It is essential for system administrators to apply relevant patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their systems.

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