CVE-1999-0022

Summary

CVE-1999-0022 is a vulnerability affecting the rdist utility, where a local user can exploit a buffer overflow issue in the expstr() function. By sending crafted data to this function, an attacker can gain root privileges, significantly escalating their access level within the affected system. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, especially in environments where rdist is used extensively, and patching it promptly is essential to mitigate potential attacks.

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