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 a remote login attempt, potentially gaining root access to the targeted system. This issue poses a significant risk to system security as root access grants unlimited privileges, allowing attackers to perform malicious activities such as data theft, unauthorized modifications, and installation of malware. It is crucial for administrators to patch or upgrade their rlogin systems to mitigate this vulnerability.

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