CVE-1999-0008

Summary

CVE-1999-0008 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Sun's rpc.nisd program, which is part of the NIS+ suite. This issue arises due to insufficient bounds checking on user input, allowing an attacker to overflow a buffer and potentially execute arbitrary code on the system. Successful exploitation could result in system compromise or denial-of-service conditions. It is essential for affected systems to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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