CVE-1999-0306

Summary

CVE-1999-0306 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability identified in HP's xlock program. This issue arises due to improper handling of input data, allowing malicious users to send specially crafted packets that exceed the intended buffer size. Consequently, the program may crash, or an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized system access or data breaches. This vulnerability posed a significant risk to HP systems running the xlock program and emphasizes the importance of keeping software up-to-date with patches and security fixes.

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