CVE-1999-0087

Summary

CVE-1999-0087 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Telnet service in AIX operating systems. Maliciously crafted packets can be used to cause the system to freeze, denying access to users trying to connect to the server. This issue can potentially lead to significant downtime and disruption of services. It is important for AIX users to apply available patches or workarounds to mitigate this vulnerability and prevent potential attacks.

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