What is the severity of CVE-1999-1079?

CVE-1999-1079 is considered to be of medium severity as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1079?

To fix CVE-1999-1079, ensure that setgid programs are configured properly and restrict access for untrusted local users.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1079?

CVE-1999-1079 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 3.2.5 to 4.3.2, particularly those with access to setgid programs.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1079?

CVE-1999-1079 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that leverages the ptrace system call.

Can CVE-1999-1079 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-1999-1079 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1079

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/5/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1079

First published: Thu May 06 1999(Updated: )

Vulnerability in ptrace in AIX 4.3 allows local users to gain privileges by attaching to a setgid program.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM AIX	=4.3.2
IBM AIX	=4.3
IBM AIX	=4.2.1
IBM AIX	=3.2.5
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 is considered to be of medium severity as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1079?
To fix CVE-1999-1079, ensure that setgid programs are configured properly and restrict access for untrusted local users.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 3.2.5 to 4.3.2, particularly those with access to setgid programs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that leverages the ptrace system call.
Can CVE-1999-1079 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1079 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 is considered to be of medium severity as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1079?
To fix CVE-1999-1079, ensure that setgid programs are configured properly and restrict access for untrusted local users.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 3.2.5 to 4.3.2, particularly those with access to setgid programs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1079?
CVE-1999-1079 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that leverages the ptrace system call.
Can CVE-1999-1079 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1079 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.