CVE-1999-1385

Summary

CVE-1999-1385 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the ppp program in FreeBSD 2.1 and earlier versions. This issue arises when the program fails to properly handle long HOME environment variables. A local user who manipulates this variable can exploit the vulnerability, leading to a privilege escalation, allowing them to gain higher level access to the system. This flaw poses a significant security risk, especially in environments where user privileges need to be strictly controlled. It is crucial for system administrators using FreeBSD 2.1 or earlier to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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