CVE-1999-0724

Summary

CVE-1999-0724 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting OpenBSD's procfs and fdescfs file systems. The issue resides within the readdir() function, specifically the uio_offset parameter. A malicious user could exploit this flaw by providing specially crafted input to trigger an overflow, resulting in potential code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to OpenBSD systems if left unpatched.

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