CVE-1999-0896

Summary

CVE-1999-0896 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability in RealNetworks RealServer administration utility. This issue enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by providing long username and password combinations. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation, leading to excessive data being written to a buffer. This poses a significant risk, as an attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to the server and potentially install malware or cause other damage. Organizations using the RealNetworks RealServer administration utility are advised to patch this vulnerability as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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