CVE-1999-0117
published 1992-03-31CVE-1999-0117: AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access.
PriorityP420high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.40%
32.8th percentile
AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | aix | — | — |
| ibm | aix | — | — |
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VulDB
IBM AIX 3.1/3.2 passwd privileges management
vuldb·2026-04-16·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-0117 [HIGH] IBM AIX 3.1/3.2 passwd privileges management
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM AIX 3.1/3.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component passwd Handler. The manipulation results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0117. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-g5wm-487r-4228: AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0117 [HIGH] GHSA-g5wm-487r-4228: AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access
AIX passwd allows local users to gain root access.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1992-03-31
Published