CVE-1999-1471

Summary

CVE-1999-1471 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability affecting the passwd utility in BSD based operating systems version 4.3 and earlier. Maliciously crafted inputs in the shell or GECOS field of a user account can cause the buffer to overflow, leading to an unintended execution of code. This issue permits local users to escalate their privileges, effectively gaining root access to the affected system.

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