CVE-1999-0093

Summary

CVE-1999-0093 is a vulnerability affecting AIX systems that allows local users to gain root access through the nslookup command. The issue arises due to the command failing to properly drop privileges after execution, enabling attackers to exploit it and escalate their privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as local users can potentially gain full control over the affected system. It is recommended that AIX users apply the available patch or update to mitigate this issue.

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