CVE-1999-1534

Summary

CVE-1999-1534 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the nlservd and rnavc components of Knox Software's Arkeia backup product. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of long HOME environmental variables, enabling local users to exploit the vulnerability and gain root access. This flaw poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized users to elevate their privileges and potentially compromise the entire system. These components are critical for the backup functionality of Arkeia, making this a serious concern for organizations relying on this software for data protection.

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