CVE-1999-1060

Summary

CVE-1999-1060 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Tetrix TetriNet daemon version 1.13.16. An attacker can exploit this issue by connecting to port 31457 from a host with an abnormally long DNS hostname. The vulnerability results in a denial-of-service condition and potentially allows the execution of arbitrary commands. This can lead to unauthorized system access and potential data theft or manipulation. Network administrators are advised to upgrade to a patched version of the software or implement firewall rules to block untrusted connections to the affected port.

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