CVE-1999-1079

Summary

CVE-1999-1079 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the ptrace function in AIX 4.3. This issue allows local users to attach to a setgid program with higher privileges, thereby gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability could result in significant security compromises for affected systems. It is recommended that AIX 4.3 users apply the available patch or update to mitigate this risk. Local users should also practice caution when interacting with setgid programs to minimize the potential impact of this vulnerability.

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