CVE-1999-0019

Summary

CVE-1999-0019 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.statd service. The issue arises due to invalid information being processed, allowing an attacker to delete or create files on a system through this RPC service. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables unauthorized modification of critical system files. An attacker could exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access or cause denial-of-service conditions. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to update the rpc.statd service to a secure version or disable it entirely if not in use.

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