CVE-1999-0949

Summary

CVE-1999-0949 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the canuum program in the Canna input system. Local users can exploit this flaw to gain root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. The issue arises due to insufficient boundary checks on user input, allowing malicious data to overwrite adjacent memory locations. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the Canna input system and necessitates immediate remediation.

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