CVE-1999-1589: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in crontab in IBM AIX 3.2 allows local users to gain root privileges via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
crontab (IBM AIX 3.2)from your environment.If crontab functionality is not required on affected AIX 3.2 systems, uninstall or disable the crontab program/service to remove the vulnerable component.
- Compensating control
Restrict and harden local access: disable or remove unneeded local user accounts, limit interactive shell/console access to trusted administrators only, and enforce host-based access controls to prevent untrusted local users from executing or modifying crontab.
- Operational
Audit systems for signs of local privilege escalation. If compromise is suspected, rotate credentials, rebuild or restore affected systems from known-good backups, and continue monitoring until the environment is verified clean.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1589?
The severity of CVE-1999-1589 is critical due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How can I mitigate CVE-1999-1589?
Mitigation of CVE-1999-1589 involves updating or patching the affected IBM AIX versions to eliminate the vulnerability.
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-1999-1589?
CVE-1999-1589 affects IBM AIX versions 1.2.1, 1.3, 2.2.1, 3.1, and 3.2.
What types of attack vectors are associated with CVE-1999-1589?
The specific attack vectors for CVE-1999-1589 are unspecified, but they allow local users to escalate privileges.
Is there a known fix for CVE-1999-1589?
Yes, a known fix for CVE-1999-1589 is to apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for the affected AIX versions.