PUBLISHED DATE: May 6, 1999CVE-1999-1079:
Vulnerability in ptrace in...

Description

Vulnerability in ptrace in AIX 4.3 allows local users to gain privileges by attaching to a setgid program.

Products

• IBM AIX 3.2.5
• 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
• IBM AIX 4.3.2
• IBM AIX 4.3

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1079, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1079 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-1999-1079