CVE-1999-0674

Summary

CVE-1999-0674 is a local vulnerability affecting the BSD profil system call. It permits a user to manipulate the internal data space of a program during profiling and execve operations. An attacker can potentially inject malicious code or modify the program's behavior, leading to unintended consequences or security breaches. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms. Users are advised to apply relevant patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.

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