CVE-1999-0693

Hp Aix — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.14837
  • Published: 2000-03-02T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Hp, IBM
  • Products: Aix, Hp Ux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0693 — Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: A flaw in Aix from Hp (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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