CVE-1999-0093
published 1997-10-29CVE-1999-0093: AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly.
PriorityP417high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.42%
34.3th percentile
AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly.
Affected
7 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
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VulDB
IBM AIX up to 4.2 nslookup Command privileges management (XFDB-604 / SBV-588)
vuldb·2026-04-17·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-0093 [HIGH] IBM AIX up to 4.2 nslookup Command privileges management (XFDB-604 / SBV-588)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM AIX up to 4.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component nslookup Command. The manipulation results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0093. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-jwm2-jxqg-fx7x: AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0093 [HIGH] GHSA-jwm2-jxqg-fx7x: AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly
AIX nslookup command allows local users to obtain root access by not dropping privileges correctly.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1997-10-29
Published