CVE-1999-1546

Summary

CVE-1999-1546 is a vulnerability affecting the netstation.navio-com.rte 1.1.0.1 configuration script used in IBM AIX's Navio NC. This issue arises due to the script exporting the /tmp directory over NFS with world-readable and world-writable permissions, creating a significant security risk. An unauthorized user with network access to the system could potentially read sensitive information or write malicious files, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise. Organizations using this version of Navio NC on IBM AIX are advised to address this vulnerability promptly by implementing proper file permissions and access control policies.

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