CVE-1999-1088

Summary

CVE-1999-1088 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the chsh command in HP-UX 9.X through 10.20. Local users are able to exploit this issue, leading to elevated access and potential system compromise. The chsh command, designed for changing user shells, unintentionally grants unwarranted privileges, posing a significant security risk. HP-UX users are advised to apply relevant patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability.

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