7.2
CWE
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CVE-1999-1589

First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in crontab in IBM AIX 3.2 allows local users to gain root privileges via unknown attack vectors.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=1.2.1
IBM AIX=3.1
IBM AIX=2.2.1
IBM AIX=1.3
IBM AIX=3.2
=1.2.1
=1.3
=2.2.1
=3.1
=3.2

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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.

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