CVE-1999-0192

Summary

CVE-1999-0192 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the tgetent routine in the telnet daemon. This issue arises due to improper handling of the TERMCAP environmental variable, allowing remote attackers to exploit the flaw and gain root access to the system. The vulnerability exists in the telnet daemon, which is a critical component of many networked environments, making it a serious threat. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted TERMCAP data to the vulnerable system, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation results in the attacker gaining root privileges, potentially leading to widespread damage or data theft. Therefore, it is essential to apply the available patches or upgrades as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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