CVE-1999-0208

Summary

CVE-1999-0208 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.ypupdated service in the Network Information Service (NIS) suite. This issue enables remote users to execute arbitrary commands, posing a significant security risk as it allows unauthorized access and control over systems running the vulnerable NIS implementation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the rpc.ypupdated service, potentially leading to serious consequences, including data theft, system compromise, or denial-of-service attacks. System administrators are advised to update their NIS installations to patch this vulnerability as soon as possible.

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