PUBLISHED DATE: March 31, 1992CVE-1999-0117:
AIX passwd allows local...

Description

AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access.

Products

• IBM AIX 3.1
• IBM AIX 3.2

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0117, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0117 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-1999-0117