CVE-1999-1212

Summary

CVE-1999-1212 is a vulnerability affecting in.rlogind in SunOS 4.0.3 and 4.0.3c. This issue grants local users unauthorized root privileges, posing a significant security risk. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a maliciously crafted packet to the vulnerable system, allowing them to bypass access control and elevate their privileges. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker gaining full control of the affected system. It is recommended that affected systems be patched as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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