CVE-1999-0962

Summary

CVE-1999-0962 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the passwd command in Hewlett-Packard Unix (HPUX) systems. This issue permits local users to exploit the vulnerability by inputting specially crafted command line arguments. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root privileges, posing a severe risk to system security. The vulnerability is caused by a flaw in the passwd command's handling of user passwords and has been present since HPUX 10.20 and earlier releases. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

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