CVE-1999-0460

Summary

CVE-1999-0460 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux autofs module. This issue arises from a buffer overflow condition, which can be triggered by local users when they provide long directory names as inputs. The consequence of this exploit is a denial of service, as the autofs service becomes unresponsive due to the buffer overflow. This vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input validation to prevent such conditions and protect against potential attacks.

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