CVE-1999-1119

Summary

CVE-1999-1119 is a vulnerability affecting the FTP installation script "anon.ftp" in AIX. This issue arises due to the insecure configuration of anonymous FTP, which enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the FTP server anonymously and issuing commands to the underlying operating system. The exposure of this vulnerability could potentially lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to data or system takeover. Organizations using AIX and offering anonymous FTP should address this issue promptly by implementing appropriate security measures, such as configuring access restrictions or disabling anonymous FTP entirely.

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