CVE-1999-0983

Summary

CVE-1999-0983 is a vulnerability affecting the Whois Internic Lookup program whois.cgi. Maliciously crafted domain entries can exploit this issue by incorporating shell metacharacters, enabling remote attackers to execute commands on the underlying system. This flaw poses a significant risk, potentially allowing unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. The vulnerability underscores the importance of securing web-facing applications, particularly those involving user-supplied input, to prevent unintended command execution.

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