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CVE-1999-0048

First published: Mon Jan 27 1997(Updated: )

Talkd, when given corrupt DNS information, can be used to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Netkit=0.07
IBM AIX=3.1
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=4.2
NEC ASL UX 4800
NEC EWS-UX V
NEC UP-UX V

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0048?

    CVE-1999-0048 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0048?

    To fix CVE-1999-0048, it is recommended to update the Talk daemon and correct any corrupt DNS information.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0048?

    CVE-1999-0048 affects several versions of Netkit and IBM AIX, as well as NEC ASL UX 4800, NEC EWS-UX V, and NEC UP-UX V.

  • What are the implications of CVE-1999-0048?

    The implications of CVE-1999-0048 include the risk of unauthorized command execution on affected systems.

  • Is CVE-1999-0048 still relevant today?

    While CVE-1999-0048 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for systems still running the affected software versions.

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