CVE-1999-1261

Summary

CVE-1999-1261 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Rainbow Six Multiplayer. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a long nickname command to the server, causing a denial of service. Moreover, the vulnerability may allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands, leading to potential security breaches. This issue could be exploited remotely, posing a significant threat to the affected system. Rainbow Six Multiplayer users are advised to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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