CVE-1999-1032

Summary

CVE-1999-1032 is a critical vulnerability affecting the LAT/Telnet Gateway (lattelnet) software on Ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 operating systems. An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain root privileges, compromising the security of the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as root access enables full control over the system and its data. The exact nature of the flaw is not explicitly stated, but it likely involves improper input validation or authentication checks in the gateway software. System administrators using Ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 are encouraged to apply the available patch or upgrade to a more secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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