CVE-1999-1079

Summary

CVE-1999-1079 is a vulnerability affecting the ptrace function in AIX 4.3. This issue allows local users to elevate their privileges by attaching to a setgid program. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain root access, potentially leading to serious security consequences. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient access controls, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation. This issue was identified and documented in 1999, and AIX 4.3 users are strongly advised to apply the available patches to mitigate the risk.

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