CVE-1999-1088

Summary

CVE-1999-1088 is a privileges escalation vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.X through 10.20 systems. The issue lies within the chsh command, which local users can manipulate to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as local users can exploit it to gain root access, bypassing existing security measures. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system modifications and unintended consequences. HP-UX users are strongly advised to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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