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CVE-1999-0093

First published: Wed Oct 29 1997(Updated: )

AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=4.1.4
IBM AIX=4.2
IBM AIX=4.1.5
IBM AIX=4.1.1
IBM AIX=4.1.2
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=4.1.3
=4.1
=4.1.1
=4.1.2
=4.1.3
=4.1.4
=4.1.5
=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0093?

    CVE-1999-0093 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0093?

    To fix CVE-1999-0093, update your IBM AIX system to a version where the nslookup command properly drops privileges.

  • Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-1999-0093?

    CVE-1999-0093 affects IBM AIX versions 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, and 4.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0093?

    CVE-1999-0093 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the nslookup command.

  • Can CVE-1999-0093 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-1999-0093 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

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