First published: Tue Oct 26 1999(Updated: )
genfilt in the AIX Packet Filtering Module does not properly filter traffic to destination ports greater than 32767.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM AIX | =4.3.2 | |
=4.3.2 |
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CVE-1999-0903 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to systems.
To fix CVE-1999-0903, you should upgrade to a version of AIX later than 4.3.2 that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-1999-0903 specifically affects IBM AIX version 4.3.2.
Yes, CVE-1999-0903 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to bypass firewall filtering.
Not addressing CVE-1999-0903 may result in unauthorized access and the potential compromise of system integrity.