CVE-1999-0181

CVSS 2.0 Score 6.8 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1994
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0181 is a vulnerability affecting the wall daemon, a component of Unix-based operating systems. Hackers can exploit this weakness to carry out denial-of-service attacks, manipulate users through social engineering tactics, or execute arbitrary remote commands. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system availability and security. Users are encouraged to apply patches or updates released by their operating system vendors to mitigate this threat. Failure to address this issue could result in unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

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