CVE-1999-0139

Summary

CVE-1999-0139 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Solaris x86 systems. This issue lies in the mkcookie utility, which is used to generate and manage cookies for network services. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the mkcookie command, resulting in a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation grants local attackers root access to the system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate potential security risks.

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