CVE-1999-1211

Summary

CVE-1999-1211 is a critical vulnerability affecting in.telnetd in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier versions. This issue grants local users the ability to elevate their privileges to root level, potentially allowing them to take control of the system. The flaw stems from an improperly implemented access control mechanism within the telnetd service. Successful exploitation can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized system access and data theft. System administrators are strongly encouraged to apply the available patches as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.

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