CVE-1999-1008

Summary

CVE-1999-1008 is a vulnerability affecting the xsoldier program. This issue enables local users to exploit a weakness in the software, allowing them to gain root access through long arguments. By supplying extended input, attackers can manipulate the program's functionality and elevate their privileges, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and has the potential to compromise system integrity if exploited.

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