CVE-1999-0798

Summary

CVE-1999-0798 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting bootpd, a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems. Maliciously crafted DHCP packets with incorrect header types can exploit this issue and cause the bootpd process to crash or execute arbitrary code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a targeted network, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. Systems running these affected operating systems should apply the relevant patches or updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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