CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0899

First published: Tue Mar 11 2014(Updated: )

ftpd in IBM AIX 7.1.1 before SP10 and 7.1.2 before SP5, when a Workload Partition (aka WPAR) for AIX 5.2 or 5.3 is used, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings and modify arbitrary files via FTP commands.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=7.1.1
IBM AIX=7.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0899?

    CVE-2014-0899 is classified as having a medium severity level due to the potential for authenticated remote users to bypass permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0899?

    To fix CVE-2014-0899, apply the appropriate IBM AIX updates to version 7.1.1 SP10 or later, or 7.1.2 SP5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-0899?

    CVE-2014-0899 affects users of IBM AIX versions 7.1.1 before SP10 and 7.1.2 before SP5 using Workload Partitions for AIX 5.2 or 5.3.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-0899?

    CVE-2014-0899 allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary files, potentially leading to data compromise or system integrity issues.

  • When was CVE-2014-0899 disclosed?

    CVE-2014-0899 was disclosed in 2014, specifically detailing vulnerabilities in specific versions of IBM AIX.

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