CVE-1999-1486
First published: Wed Feb 25 1998(Updated: )
sadc in IBM AIX 4.1 through 4.3, when called from programs such as timex that are setgid adm, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =4.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.2.1 | |
| 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 | ||
| =4.2.1 | ||
| =4.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/408
- http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/aix/fixes/v4/os/bos.acct.4.3.1.0.info
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX75554&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX76853&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX76330&apar=only
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7675
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1486?
CVE-1999-1486 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1486?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1486, you should apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for affected versions of AIX.
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-1999-1486?
AIX versions 4.1 through 4.3 are affected by CVE-1999-1486.
What attack vector does CVE-1999-1486 utilize?
CVE-1999-1486 utilizes a symlink attack to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
What programs are associated with the exploitation of CVE-1999-1486?
The vulnerability can be exploited when sadc is called from programs like timex that are setgid adm.
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