What is the severity of CVE-1999-0122?

CVE-1999-0122 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the buffer overflow allowing root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0122?

To fix CVE-1999-0122, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 4.1.x and 4.2.

What AIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-0122?

CVE-1999-0122 affects IBM AIX versions 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, and 4.2.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-1999-0122?

Exploitation of CVE-1999-0122 can lead to unauthorized root access, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0122?

While the most effective solution is to apply patches, restricting access to the affected lchangelv command can serve as a temporary workaround.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0122

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

21/7/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0122: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 21 1997(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in AIX lchangelv gives root access.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0122

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0122?
CVE-1999-0122 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the buffer overflow allowing root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0122?
To fix CVE-1999-0122, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 4.1.x and 4.2.
What AIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-0122?
CVE-1999-0122 affects IBM AIX versions 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, and 4.2.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-1999-0122?
Exploitation of CVE-1999-0122 can lead to unauthorized root access, compromising the integrity and security of the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0122?
While the most effective solution is to apply patches, restricting access to the affected lchangelv command can serve as a temporary workaround.

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