CVE-1999-0118: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 1998
·
Updated

AIX infod allows local users to gain root access through an X display.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=4.2
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=3.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove infod (AIX) from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the infod component if it is not required on the system.

  2. Configuration

    Stop and disable the infod service on affected AIX systems to prevent local users from accessing it via an X display.

    AIX infod service_enabled = false
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the X server/display to trusted administrative accounts only (for example, remove untrusted users' X access, enforce X authentication/authorization, and apply host-based access controls) to mitigate exploitation until a vendor fix is available.

Event History

Nov 1, 1998
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0118?

CVE-1999-0118 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0118?

To fix CVE-1999-0118, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected AIX versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0118?

CVE-1999-0118 affects IBM AIX versions 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-1999-0118 enable?

CVE-1999-0118 enables local users to exploit an X display to elevate their privileges to root access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0118?

A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0118 includes restricting access to the X display to trusted users only.

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