CVE-1999-0653

Summary

CVE-1999-0653 identifies a vulnerability in NIS+ component services. When these services are running, they may leave systems susceptible to unauthorized access or denial-of-service attacks. A potential attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending maliciously crafted requests to the NIS+ servers, resulting in unintended consequences. It's essential to assess and address the need for NIS+ services in your environment, and if they are not necessary, consider disabling them to mitigate this risk.

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