CVE-1999-0632

Summary

CVE-1999-0632 refers to a vulnerability affecting the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) portmapper service. The portmapper service is essential for RPC-based applications to function correctly by mapping RPC program numbers to transport protocols and ports. However, a buffer overflow issue was discovered in the RPC portmapper service, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by sending specially crafted RPC requests. This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, such as unauthorized system access, data theft, or denial-of-service attacks. It is crucial to ensure that the RPC portmapper service is properly secured or disabled to mitigate this risk.

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