CVE-1999-0714

Summary

CVE-1999-0714 is a vulnerability affecting the Compaq Tru64 UNIX edauth command. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted packet to the affected system, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The edauth command is responsible for handling authentication requests, and this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication checks, resulting in a serious security risk for affected systems. To mitigate this vulnerability, it's essential to apply the relevant patches or updates provided by Compaq or Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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