CVE-1999-0090
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0090 denotes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the AIX rcp (remote copy) command. This issue permits local users to manipulate the input data, causing an overflow in the buffer. Consequently, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, thereby gaining unauthorized access and control over the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the AIX operating system and requires immediate attention and patching to mitigate the threat.
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Affected Products
- IBM AIX
Affected Vendors
- IBM Corporation