CVE-1999-0339

Summary

CVE-1999-0339 is a significant vulnerability affecting the libauth library in Solaris operating systems. This buffer overflow issue allows local users to manipulate data beyond the intended boundaries, resulting in unintended code execution. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially even root access, putting the system at risk of unauthorized access and data theft. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and has since been mitigated through updates and patches, making it essential to maintain a secure and up-to-date Solaris environment.

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