CVE-1999-0019

Summary

CVE-1999-0019 is a vulnerability affecting rpc.statd, a daemon used for remote statistics collection in certain Linux distributions. The issue arises from the daemon's failure to properly validate file information, allowing an attacker to delete or create files via RPC calls to rpc.statd. This vulnerability can potentially lead to significant data loss or unauthorized file modifications, posing a considerable risk to affected systems. It is essential to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability and secure the system.

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