CVE-1999-1493

Summary

CVE-1999-1493 is a critical vulnerability affecting the crp component in Hewlett Packard Apollo Domain OS SR10 through SR10.3. This issue grants remote attackers root privileges by exploiting insecure system calls, specifically 'pad_$dm_cmd' and 'pad_$def_pfk'. By manipulating these system calls, malicious actors can bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information or even take control of the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires immediate attention and patching to prevent potential attacks.

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