CVE-1999-0799

Summary

CVE-1999-0799 identifies a buffer overflow vulnerability in bootpd versions 2.4.3 and earlier. Maliciously crafted boot file location data can exploit this weakness, potentially leading to remote code execution. This issue, discovered in 1999, posed a significant risk to networks using affected bootpd implementations. It emphasizes the importance of prompt patching to mitigate such security threats.

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