CVE-1999-0188

Summary

CVE-1999-0188 is a vulnerability affecting the passwd command in Solaris operating systems. An attacker can exploit this weakness to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, rendering the system unable to process authentication requests. The passwd command, responsible for managing user accounts, becomes unresponsive when it encounters specially crafted input, causing a significant disruption to system services and potentially affecting legitimate users. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing critical system components against DoS attacks to maintain uninterrupted system functionality.

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