CVE-1999-0797

Summary

CVE-1999-0797 is a vulnerability affecting the NIS (Network Information Service) finger daemon. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a large number of finger requests to the service, leading to a denial of service. The excessive NIS queries resulting from these requests can overload the server and cause it to become unresponsive, making it unavailable to legitimate users. This can result in disrupted network services and potential productivity losses. The vulnerability underscores the importance of securing network services against denial-of-service attacks, especially those that can impact critical infrastructure and user experience.

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