CVE-1999-0733

Summary

CVE-1999-0733 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting VMWare 1.0.1 for Linux. This issue arises due to the inadequate handling of overly long HOME environmental variables. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specially crafted HOME variable, leading to unintended code execution and potential system compromise. This flaw posed a significant risk to Linux systems using VMWare 1.0.1 and required prompt patching to mitigate the threat.

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