CVE-1999-0091
published 1997-10-28CVE-1999-0091: Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.
PriorityP418high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.41%
33.3th percentile
Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.
Affected
8 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
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| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
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VulDB
IBM AIX up to 4.2.1 writesrv Command memory corruption (XFDB-2295 / SBV-587)
vuldb·2026-04-17·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-0091 [HIGH] IBM AIX up to 4.2.1 writesrv Command memory corruption (XFDB-2295 / SBV-587)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM AIX up to 4.2.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component writesrv Command. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0091. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-332p-2wcc-qg7j: Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0091 [HIGH] GHSA-332p-2wcc-qg7j: Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access
Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1997-10-28
Published