CVE-1999-0789

Summary

CVE-1999-0789 denotes a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the AIX ftpd (File Transfer Protocol daemon) in the libc library. This issue arises due to insufficient bounds checking during data processing, enabling an attacker to inject malicious data into a target system. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution and potential system compromise. The vulnerability posed a significant risk to AIX systems running ftpd, necessitating prompt patching to mitigate the threat.

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