CVE-1999-0297

Summary

CVE-1999-0297 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Vixie Cron library up to version 3.0. This issue allows local users to exploit the vulnerability by setting a long environmental variable, causing the buffer to overflow and potentially granting root access. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass user restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate known security risks.

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