CVE-1999-0078

Summary

CVE-1999-0078 is a vulnerability affecting the pcnfsd daemon, also known as rpc.pcnfsd. This flaw allows local users to manipulate file permissions or even execute arbitrary commands by passing malicious arguments in RPC calls. The vulnerability existed due to inadequate input validation, posing a significant security risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data modification, or even system compromise. This issue underscores the importance of implementing strong input validation mechanisms to protect against malicious inputs.

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