CVE-1999-0903

Summary

CVE-1999-0903 is a vulnerability affecting the genfilt component in IBM AIX Packet Filtering Module. This issue allows traffic to reach destinations with ports exceeding the standard limit of 32767, leading to unintended network access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to systems and potentially launch further attacks. Organizations using AIX with the Packet Filtering Module are advised to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk. In summary, CVE-1999-0903 is a vulnerability in IBM's AIX Packet Filtering Module where the genfilt component fails to restrict traffic to destinations with ports above 32767. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access and further attacks. A patch is available to mitigate this risk.

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