CVE-1999-1059

Summary

CVE-1999-1059 is a vulnerability affecting the rexec daemon (rexecd) in AT&T TCP/IP 4.0 for various SVR4 systems. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, exploiting a weakness in the rexecd service. By sending specially crafted commands to the vulnerable system, an attacker can gain unauthorized access and potentially take control, posing a significant risk to system security. It is essential for system administrators to apply available patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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