CVE-1999-1088

Summary

CVE-1999-1088 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.X through 10.20 systems. It lies in the chsh command, which can be exploited by local users to escalate their privileges. By manipulating the chsh command, an attacker can potentially gain root access to the system, posing a significant security risk. This issue has been resolved in later HP-UX versions, making it crucial for affected organizations to upgrade their systems promptly. Local users with malicious intent could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the system and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or make unintended modifications.

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