CVE-1999-0896

Summary

CVE-1999-0896 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the RealNetworks RealServer administration utility. Maliciously crafted usernames and passwords that exceed the intended buffer size can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This issue poses a significant risk, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system access and potential data theft or manipulation. It is recommended that users immediately patch their RealServer installations to address this vulnerability and implement strong access controls.

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