First published: Mon Oct 26 1998(Updated: )
IRIX and AIX automountd services (autofsd) allow remote users to execute root commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM AIX | =4.3 | |
=4.3 |
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CVE-1999-0088 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote users to execute root commands.
To fix CVE-1999-0088, it is essential to disable the automountd service or apply relevant security patches provided by IBM.
CVE-1999-0088 affects IRIX and AIX operating systems, specifically versions 4.3 of AIX.
Yes, CVE-1999-0088 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized root access.
Exploiting CVE-1999-0088 can lead to complete system compromise, data loss, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.