CVE-1999-1583

Summary

CVE-1999-1583 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the nslookup utility in AIX 4.3. Maliciously crafted hostname command line arguments, which are excessively long, can cause the nslookup application to overflow the designated buffer. This issue allows local users to execute arbitrary code and potentially gain unauthorized system access. It's important to note that this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including the installation of malware or unintended system modifications. Users on AIX 4.3 should apply the relevant patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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