CVE-1999-0251

Summary

CVE-1999-0251 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the talk program. An attacker can exploit this issue remotely, causing the user's display to malfunction and become unresponsive, resulting in a disrupted user experience. The vulnerability arises from a programming error in the talk program's handling of certain network packets, allowing an attacker to send specifically crafted data to cause the denial of service condition. This issue could lead to significant inconvenience and productivity loss for impacted users. It is recommended that users update their talk program to a patched version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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