CVE-1999-1176

Summary

CVE-1999-1176 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the cidentd ident daemon. Maliciously crafted lines in the .authlie script, which is used by local users, can lead to a buffer overflow and grant attackers root privileges. This issue poses a significant risk to systems running the affected software, as it enables unauthorized escalation of user privileges. Local users with the ability to edit the .authlie script can potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to potential security breaches if proper access controls are not in place. Users are strongly advised to update their software or implement mitigations to prevent potential exploitation.

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