CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1487
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.37%
28th percentile - higher than 28% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in AIX 4.3 allows printq users to gain root privileges by creating and/or modifying any file on the system.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access for printq users and update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in AIX 4.3
See allOriginal NVD description (English source)
Vulnerability in digest in AIX 4.3 allows printq users to gain root privileges by creating and/or modifing any file on the system.