CVE-1999-0714

Summary

CVE-1999-0714 is a vulnerability affecting the Compaq Tru64 UNIX edauth command. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain root access by exploiting a buffer overflow in the edauth command's getpass function. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker having full control over the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running Tru64 UNIX and should be addressed as soon as possible through application of the available patch.

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