CVE-1999-1208

Description

Buffer overflow in ping in AIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.23% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/803	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419330&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419337&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1208?: CVE-1999-1208 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1208?: To fix CVE-1999-1208, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1208 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1208 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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