CVE-1999-0247

Summary

CVE-1999-0247 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the nnrpd program in INN (Internet News Network) up to version 1.6. This issue allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a buffer overflow weakness in the software. An attacker could potentially gain control of a vulnerable system, leading to serious security implications, including data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access. Users of INN versions below 1.6 are strongly advised to upgrade to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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