CVE-1999-0896

Summary

CVE-1999-0896 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the RealNetworks RealServer administration utility. By sending a specially crafted username and password, a remote attacker can exploit this issue and execute arbitrary commands on the system. This flaw, which allows unauthorized command execution, poses a significant risk to the security of RealServer installations. The vulnerability arises from the utility's failure to properly validate user input, enabling potential attackers to manipulate the memory buffer and execute malicious code.

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