CVE-1999-1329

Summary

CVE-1999-1329 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Red Hat Linux version 5.1 and earlier. This issue resides in the SysVInit component and allows local users to exploit the buffer and elevate their privileges. An attacker could potentially gain root access to the system, resulting in significant security implications. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and represents a classic example of a local privilege escalation flaw in outdated software. System administrators should update their systems to mitigate this risk.

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