CVE-1999-1117 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read arbitrary files on IBM AIX systems by exploiting a flaw in the lquerypv utility's command line parameter handling.
- 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-1999-1117?
CVE-1999-1117 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 9 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
lquerypv in AIX 4.1 and 4.2 allows local users to read arbitrary files by specifying the file in the -h command line parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1117?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1117?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1117 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1117 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9xm-g3q5-pm76.