CVE-1999-0091

Summary

CVE-1999-0091 is a vulnerability affecting the AIX writesrv command in IBM AIX operating systems. This issue results in a buffer overflow, which can be exploited by local users to gain root access to the system. By sending specially crafted input to the command, an attacker can write arbitrary data beyond the intended buffer, leading to unintended code execution and ultimately, system compromise. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to security, highlighting the importance of timely software patching to mitigate potential threats.

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