CVE-1999-0774

Summary

CVE-1999-0774 is a vulnerability affecting the Mars NetWare Emulation (NWE) package. The issue arises from buffer overflows in the software's handling of long directory names. An attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting specially crafted directory names to cause the buffer to overflow, resulting in unintended code execution or denial of service. This can lead to serious consequences, including system crashes, data loss, or unauthorized access. It is essential to apply the available patches or updates as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.

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