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CVE-1999-0072: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 22 1997(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in AIX xdat gives root access to local users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=4.2.1
IBM AIX=4.1.4
IBM AIX=4.2
IBM AIX=4.1.5
IBM AIX=4.1.1
IBM AIX=4.1.2
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=4.1.3
=4.1
=4.1.1
=4.1.2
=4.1.3
=4.1.4
=4.1.5
=4.2
=4.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0072?

    CVE-1999-0072 has a high severity rating due to its ability to grant root access to local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0072?

    To fix CVE-1999-0072, update your IBM AIX system to a version that patches this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-1999-0072?

    CVE-1999-0072 affects AIX versions 4.1.1 to 4.2.1.

  • Who is at risk from CVE-1999-0072?

    Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of AIX are at risk from CVE-1999-0072.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0072?

    CVE-1999-0072 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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