CVE-1999-0048 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by exploiting corrupt DNS information in the Talk daemon.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0048?
CVE-1999-0048 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Talkd, when given corrupt DNS information, can be used to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0048?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Debian Netkit, Ibm Aix, Nec Asl Ux 4800, Nec Ews-Ux V, Nec Up-Ux V.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0048?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-1999-0048 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0048 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpx4-x6pm-ch4q.