CVE-1999-1340

Summary

CVE-1999-1340 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the faxalter component in Hylafax version 4.0.2. Maliciously crafted long -m command line arguments can be used by local users to exploit this flaw and elevate their privileges, posing a significant security risk. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unauthorized system access and potential data theft or modification. Users are advised to update their Hylafax installation to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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