CVE-1999-0064

Summary

CVE-1999-0064 is a significant vulnerability affecting the AIX lquerylv program. This buffer overflow issue allows local users to gain root access by exploiting a weakness in the software's input handling. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete system takeover, posing a serious risk to the security of AIX systems. The root cause is a lack of proper boundary checks in the lquerylv program, which enables attackers to inject malicious code into the application's memory. System administrators are urged to apply the available patches as soon as possible to protect their systems from potential attacks.

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