CVE-1999-1480 — LOW (1.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

(1) acledit and (2) aclput in AIX 4.3 allow local users to create or modify files via a symlink attack.

CVSS Score

1.2

LOW

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	4.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/429PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/429PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1480?

CVE-1999-1480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). (1) acledit and (2) aclput in AIX 4.3 allow local users to create or modify files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-1999-1480?

CVE-1999-1480 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1480?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.