PT-1999-1704 · Ibm · Aix

Published 1999-02-17 · Updated 2016-10-18 · CVE-1999-1405

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: AIX versions prior to 4.3.2

Description: The issue allows local users to access the shadowed password file by creating a specific directory before the root runs a certain command. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Recommendations: For AIX versions prior to 4.3.2, consider restricting access to the /tmp/ibmsupt directory to prevent local users from accessing the shadowed password file until a fix is applied. As a temporary workaround, ensure that the /tmp/ibmsupt directory is properly secured and monitored to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1405

Affected Products

Aix

References · 5

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/19300 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/375 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1405 · Security Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91954824614013&w=2 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91936783009385&w=2 · Note