CVE-1999-1589

Summary

CVE-1999-1589 is an unspecified vulnerability affecting the crontab feature in IBM AIX 3.2. Maliciously crafted inputs can be exploited by local users to gain root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. The exact attack vectors are unknown, adding to the potential threat. IBM has released patches to mitigate this vulnerability, and system administrators are urged to apply them promptly. Failure to do so may leave systems open to unauthorized escalation of privileges.

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