CVE-1999-0410

Summary

CVE-1999-0410 is a vulnerability affecting Solaris 2.6 (i386) operating system. The cancel command, which is used for cancelling background jobs, contains a buffer overflow issue. This flaw allows local users to exploit the vulnerability and gain root access, compromising the system's security. The buffer overflow occurs due to improper input validation, enabling attackers to inject malicious code and execute it with elevated privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires an immediate patch to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

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