CVE-1999-1240

Summary

CVE-1999-1240 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the cddbd CD database server. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a log message that is excessively long, causing the buffer to overflow. Consequently, the server becomes susceptible to arbitrary command execution, potentially leading to significant security risks and potential system compromise. This vulnerability was first identified in 1999 and poses a threat to systems that have not been patched or updated accordingly. It is essential for system administrators to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version to mitigate this risk.

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