CVE-1999-1212

Summary

CVE-1999-1212 is a vulnerability affecting the in.rlogind service in SunOS 4.0.3 and 4.0.3c. Local users are able to exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges to root level, granting them full control over the system. Successful exploitation does not require user interaction or complex attacks, making it a significant security risk. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of certain input data, and patches are available to address the issue. It is crucial for system administrators using SunOS 4.0.3 and 4.0.3c to apply the patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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