CVE-1999-0115: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
AIX bugfiler program allows local users to gain root access.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
IBM AIX bugfilerfrom your environment.Uninstall or remove the 'bugfiler' program from affected IBM AIX systems if it is not required. If removal is not possible, disable or restrict execution of the program until an official vendor patch is available.
- Compensating control
Restrict local user access to affected AIX hosts: remove or disable unneeded local accounts, restrict login capabilities to trusted administrators, limit physical/console access, and isolate affected hosts from broader networks until remediation is applied.
- Operational
Assume possible compromise if the vulnerability may have been exploited: perform a full audit for signs of privilege escalation, rotate root and other administrative credentials, preserve forensic evidence, and rebuild or restore any systems found to be compromised.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0115?
CVE-1999-0115 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0115?
To remediate CVE-1999-0115, apply the recommended patches from IBM for affected versions of AIX.
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-1999-0115?
CVE-1999-0115 affects AIX versions 3.1, 3.2, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5.
What impact does CVE-1999-0115 have on AIX systems?
CVE-1999-0115 can lead to elevated privileges, compromising the integrity and security of the AIX system.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0115?
CVE-1999-0115 can be exploited by local users on the AIX system.