CVE-2014-0899 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 11 Mar 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated remote users can bypass permission settings to modify arbitrary files in IBM AIX when using specific Workload Partitions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-0899?

CVE-2014-0899 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 11 Mar 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ftpd in IBM AIX 7.1.1 before SP10 and 7.1.2 before SP5, when a Workload Partition (aka WPAR) for AIX 5.2 or 5.3 is used, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings and modify arbitrary files via FTP commands.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0899?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2014-0899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6cv-q8p6-3vx5.