CVE-1999-0625

Summary

CVE-1999-0625 refers to a vulnerability in the rpc.rquotad service. when this service is running, it may allow unauthenticated users to gain root access to a Linux system. This issue can lead to serious security consequences, such as data theft or system takeover. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the rpc.rquotad service, potentially resulting in privilege escalation. The vulnerability was first identified in 1999, and systems running affected versions of Linux are at risk. It is strongly recommended to update the system and stop running the rpc.rquotad service to mitigate this vulnerability.

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