CVE-1999-0972

Summary

CVE-1999-0972 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability identified in the Xshipwars xsw program. This issue arises due to the software's failure to properly manage input data, resulting in an excess of data being written to a buffer. An attacker who successfully exploits this weakness could execute arbitrary code on an affected system, potentially leading to serious security implications. It is recommended that users of the Xshipwars xsw program apply available patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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