CVE-1999-0055

Summary

CVE-1999-0055 is a significant vulnerability affecting Sun's libnsl library. This issue enables attackers to execute a buffer overflow attack, allowing them to gain root access to the system. The vulnerability lies in the gethostbyname and gethostbyaddr functions where data is copied without proper bounds checking, leading to an overflow. A successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution, compromising the system's security. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and timely software updates.

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