CVE-1999-0113 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can gain root access to rlogin servers by passing the -froot parameter, bypassing authentication mechanisms.
- 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-1999-0113?
CVE-1999-0113 is a critical authentication bypass 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
Some implementations of rlogin allow root access if given a -froot parameter.
Weakness: CWE-88
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0113?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0113?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0113 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0113 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r496-h5j2-r5vw.