CVE-1999-0949

Summary

CVE-1999-0949 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the canuum program in the Canna input system. This issue allows local users to exploit the vulnerability and ultimately gain root privileges, which can lead to serious security consequences. The canuum program is a vital component of the Canna input system, and the buffer overflow occurs due to improper input validation. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the attacker having complete control over the affected system. It is recommended that users update their Canna input system as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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