CVE-1999-0085

Summary

CVE-1999-0085 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the rwhod service on AIX and other operating systems. A maliciously crafted UDP packet with an excessively long hostname can trigger the buffer overflow, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can lead to serious security consequences, such as unauthorized system access or data theft. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted packet to the targeted system's rwhod port. Organizations are advised to apply the relevant patches or workarounds as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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