CVE-1999-0799

Summary

CVE-1999-0799 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting bootpd versions 2.4.3 and older. An attacker can exploit this issue by providing a specially crafted boot file location that exceeds the intended buffer size. When the bootpd software processes this input, it causes the buffer to overflow, leading to potential memory corruption or code injection. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a network or cause denial-of-service conditions. It is essential to upgrade to a patched version of bootpd to mitigate this risk.

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