CVE-1999-0246

Summary

CVE-1999-0246 is a vulnerability affecting HP Remote Watch, a remote monitoring tool. Maliciously crafted packets can be used to exploit this weakness, granting unauthorized users root access to the targeted system. The severity of this issue lies in the potential for complete system takeover without the need for local access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing robust access controls and keeping software up-to-date.

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