PUBLISHED DATE: October 28, 1997CVE-1999-0091:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Products

• IBM AIX 4.1.1
• IBM AIX 4.1.2
• IBM AIX 4.1.3
• IBM AIX 4.1.4
• IBM AIX 4.1.5
• IBM AIX 4.1
• IBM AIX 4.2.1
• IBM AIX 4.2

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0091, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0091 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0091