CVE-1999-1208

High

Description

Buffer overflow in ping in AIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductIbm Aix
PublishedJul 21, 1997
First seenJul 21, 1997

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ibm aix3.2.5, 4.1, 4.2—

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