CVE-1999-0888

Summary

CVE-1999-0888 is a vulnerability affecting Oracle Intelligent Agent's dbsnmp component. By setting the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, local users can manipulate dbsnmp's behavior and gain elevated privileges. The nmiconf.tcl script, which dbsnmp uses to locate configuration files, becomes accessible as a result. This issue poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized users to potentially gain unintended access and modify sensitive data within the system.

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