CVE-1999-0122 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the AIX lchangelv command allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0122?
CVE-1999-0122 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in AIX lchangelv gives root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0122?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0122?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0122 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0122 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0122 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccc7-4g5p-rggh.