CVE-1999-1408
First published: Wed Mar 05 1997(Updated: )
Vulnerability in AIX 4.1.4 and HP-UX 10.01 and 9.05 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using a socket to connect to a port on the localhost, calling shutdown to clear the socket, then using the same socket to connect to a different port on localhost.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HPE HP-UX | =10.01 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1.4 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1.5 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1.1 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =9.05 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1.2 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1408?
CVE-1999-1408 has a severity rating that indicates it allows local users to cause a denial of service by crashing the system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1408?
To fix CVE-1999-1408, ensure that systems are updated to patched versions that prevent unauthorized socket operations.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1408?
CVE-1999-1408 affects IBM AIX versions 4.1.1 to 4.1.5 and HP-UX versions 9.05 and 10.01.
How does CVE-1999-1408 exploit a system?
CVE-1999-1408 exploits the system by allowing a user to connect to multiple ports using the same socket and subsequently cause the service to crash.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1408?
A potential workaround for CVE-1999-1408 is to restrict local user access or to implement firewall rules that limit socket connections.
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