CVE-1999-0072

Summary

CVE-1999-0072 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the AIX xdata utility on IBM AIX operating systems. Maliciously crafted input can lead to an overflow in the buffer, allowing local users to gain root access and ultimately take control of the affected system. This issue can result in serious security compromises, making it essential for IBM AIX users to apply the available patch as soon as possible.

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