CVE-1999-0247

Summary

CVE-1999-0247 is a significant vulnerability affecting versions 1.6 and below of the INN news server's nnrpd program. This issue involves a buffer overflow, enabling remote users to execute arbitrary commands, thereby compromising the security of the affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the news server, potentially leading to a serious security breach. It is essential for administrators to patch their INN installations to mitigate this risk.

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