CVE-1999-1121
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Mar 19, 1992
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1121 is a vulnerability affecting the Unix-to-Unix Copy Protocol (UUCP) in AIX versions prior to 3.2. This issue arises due to the default configuration, which inadvertently grants local users root privileges, allowing them to execute potentially harmful commands and compromise the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running outdated AIX versions with the default UUCP configuration.
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Affected Products
- IBM AIX
Affected Vendors
- IBM Corporation