CVE-1999-1296

Summary

CVE-1999-1296 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Kerberos IV compatibility libraries used in Kerberos V. This issue enables local users to exploit the flaw by providing a excessively long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be set through the KRB_CONF environmental variable. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root privileges, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it can be exploited locally without requiring network access. Organizations using Kerberos V are strongly advised to update their systems to mitigate this risk.

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