CVE-1999-1589

Summary

CVE-1999-1589 is an unspecified vulnerability impacting the crontab feature in IBM AIX 3.2. This issue allows local users to exploit unknown attack vectors and elevate their privileges to root level access. Successful exploitation can result in significant security risks, as root privileges grant full control over the system. Although specific details about the exploitation methods are not yet known, IBM recommends immediate patching to mitigate the threat. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping operating systems updated to protect against potential cybersecurity risks.

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