CVE-1999-0118

Summary

CVE-1999-0118 is a vulnerability affecting the AIX infod command in older versions of IBM's AIX operating system. This issue permits local users to elevate their privileges to root level by exploiting a flaw in the X display feature. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control over the compromised system. It is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability was first reported in 1999 and has since been addressed through software patches.

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