CVE-1999-0369

Summary

CVE-1999-0369 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Sun sdtcm_convert utility in OpenWindows. This calendar utility contains a buffer overflow issue, which can be exploited to gain unauthorized root access to the system. An attacker can craft malicious input data to trigger the buffer overflow and inject malicious code, resulting in a potential security breach with serious consequences. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and remains a significant threat to outdated systems that have not been properly patched. It underscores the importance of regular software updates and strong security practices to mitigate the risk of such attacks.

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