CVE-1999-1486 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.2 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in sadc, potentially compromising system integrity on IBM AIX.

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-1999-1486?

CVE-1999-1486 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

sadc in IBM AIX 4.1 through 4.3, when called from programs such as timex that are setgid adm, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1486?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-1999-1486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p363-v5h3-2749.