CVE-1999-0847

Summary

CVE-1999-0847 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability identified in the xboard component of the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS). An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted chess moves to a victim, resulting in the overflow of a buffer. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system crashes. This vulnerability posed a significant risk to users of the affected software, particularly those utilizing it for multiplayer chess games.

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