CVE-1999-1329

Summary

CVE-1999-1329 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the SysVInit service in Red Hat Linux version 5.1 and earlier. Malicious local users can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted input to the service, leading to an overflow in the buffer. As a result, the attacker gains elevated privileges, compromising the system's security. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, highlighting the importance of timely software updates and strong access control measures.

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