CVE-1999-1296

Summary

CVE-1999-1296 is a vulnerability affecting Kerberos V authentication system. This issue involves a buffer overflow in the Kerberos IV compatibility libraries. Maliciously crafted lines in a kerberos configuration file, which can be set via the KRB_CONF environmental variable, can lead to local users gaining root privileges. This flaw poses a serious risk, as it allows unauthorized users to elevate their privileges and potentially gain control over the system. It is essential that affected systems are updated to mitigate this vulnerability.

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