CVE-1999-0694: Low severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Denial of service in AIX ptrace system call allows local users to crash the system.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Prevent untrusted local users from exercising the ptrace syscall by restricting local account access: disable or remove unnecessary local accounts, limit interactive logins to trusted administrators, and apply host-based access controls (local ACLs/PSA) to prevent unprivileged users from accessing or debugging other processes.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0694?
CVE-1999-0694 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0694?
CVE-1999-0694 affects IBM AIX versions 4.2 and 4.3.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0694?
To fix CVE-1999-0694, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for the affected AIX versions.
Is CVE-1999-0694 exploitable remotely?
CVE-1999-0694 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to trigger the denial of service.
What are the consequences of CVE-1999-0694?
Exploitation of CVE-1999-0694 can lead to a system crash, resulting in denial of service for users.