CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0090

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.41%

32th percentile - higher than 32% of all known CVEs

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability by a local user could lead to full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the AIX system to the latest version and restrict access to the rcp command to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS