CVE-1999-0798

Summary

CVE-1999-0798 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting bootpd, a DHCP server, on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems. Maliciously crafted DHCP packets with incorrect header types can cause the buffer to overflow, leading to potential remote code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a targeted system or cause denial-of-service conditions. It's essential for system administrators to apply the available patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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