CVE-1999-0696

Summary

CVE-1999-0696 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the CDE Calendar Manager Service Daemon (rpc.cmsd). This issue arises due to an insufficient bounds check in the processing of specific rpc.cmsd requests, enabling an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Successful exploitation could lead to system compromise, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially install malicious software. This vulnerability is significant due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

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