CVE-1999-0888

Summary

CVE-1999-0888 is a vulnerability affecting the dbsnmp component of Oracle Intelligent Agent. Maliciously setting the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable allows local users to gain elevated privileges by manipulating the location of the nmiconf.tcl script used by dbsnmp. This issue can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Oracle released a patch to address this vulnerability in 1999. It is crucial for organizations using Oracle Intelligent Agent to apply the patch and secure their environment against this potential threat.

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