CVE-1999-1117

Summary

CVE-1999-1117 is a vulnerability affecting AIX 4.1 and 4.2 operating systems. The issue lies within the lquerypv command, which enables local users to read arbitrary files by inputting the file name in the -h command line parameter. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive data. Malicious users could exploit this weakness to gain valuable information or cause harm to the system. Organizations using these affected versions of AIX should apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk and secure their systems.

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