CVE-1999-0906

Summary

CVE-1999-0906 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Secure Common Configuration Workshop (sccw) software. This issue allows local users to exploit the HOME environmental variable, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation grants attackers root access privileges, posing a significant security threat. The vulnerability was first identified in 1999 and can be mitigated by applying the appropriate software patches. It underlines the importance of securing system configurations and keeping software up-to-date to protect against such attacks.

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