CVE-1999-1583

Summary

CVE-1999-1583 is a vulnerability affecting AIX 4.3 systems' nslookup utility. A local user can exploit a buffer overflow issue in this application by inputting excessively long hostname command line arguments. This vulnerability permits arbitrary code execution, potentially enabling attackers to gain unauthorized system access and perform malicious activities. This security weakness underscores the importance of patching and maintaining software up-to-date to protect against such exploits.

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