CVE-1999-1176

Summary

CVE-1999-1176 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the cidentd ident daemon. Maliciously crafted long lines in the .authlie script can cause the buffer to overflow, enabling local users to elevate their privileges and gain root access. This issue poses a significant security risk as an attacker can exploit it to take complete control over the affected system. It is recommended that users update their cidentd software to a patched version to mitigate this vulnerability. Failure to address this issue can lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized system access and data breaches.

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