CVE-1999-0113

Summary

CVE-1999-0113 is a vulnerability affecting some implementations of the rlogin protocol. Hackers can exploit this weakness by providing the -froot parameter during the login process, thereby gaining root access to the targeted system. This security flaw poses a significant risk, as root access grants the attacker full control over the system and its data. It is crucial for affected systems to be updated with patches addressing this issue to prevent potential unauthorized intrusions.

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