CVE-1999-0108

Summary

CVE-1999-0108 is a vulnerability affecting the printers program in IRIX operating system. This issue results in a buffer overflow, which can be exploited by local users to gain root access to the system. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system takeover and potential data theft or unauthorized system changes. The vulnerability presents a significant risk to systems running IRIX and necessitates prompt patching or mitigation measures to protect against unauthorized access.

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