CVE-1999-0637

Summary

CVE-1999-0637 refers to a vulnerability in outdated versions of the systat service. This service, which is used for system accounting, can be exploited if it is running. An attacker can take advantage of this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to data theft or system damage. The exact nature of the exploit varies depending on the specific version and configuration of the systat service, but generally involves sending specially crafted packets to the affected system. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been known since 1999 and that updating to a patched version of the systat service is the most effective way to mitigate this risk.

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