CVE-1999-0208

Summary

CVE-1999-0208 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the rpc.ypupdated component of the Network Information Service (NIS). This issue allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to serious system compromise. The vulnerability arises from insufficient access controls in rpc.ypupdated. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized command execution and subsequent data theft or unintended system modifications. Organizations using NIS are advised to apply the available patch or update to mitigate this risk.

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