CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0118

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.70%

48th percentile - higher than 48% of all known CVEs

Summary

AIX infod allows local users to gain root access through an X display.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk by allowing unauthorized users full access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the infod service and monitor user activity on the system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

AIX infod allows local users to gain root access through an X display.

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