CVE-1999-0115

IBM AIX - Privilege Escalation via bugfiler Program

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0115. PoCs published by Johannes Schwabe.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit describes a vulnerability in AIX 3.* versions of bugfiler, a setuid root utility, which allows arbitrary file creation in user-specified directories, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The provided information lacks executable code but outlines the vulnerability's mechanics and impact.

Description

AIX bugfiler program allows local users to gain root access.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Johannes Schwabe · textlocalaix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20290

The exploit describes a vulnerability in AIX 3.* versions of bugfiler, a setuid root utility, which allows arbitrary file creation in user-specified directories, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The provided information lacks executable code but outlines the vulnerability's mechanics and impact.

Classification
Writeup 80%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: AIX 3.* bugfiler
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to an AIX 3.* system with bugfiler installed
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1800

Scores

EPSS 0.0070
EPSS Percentile 48.6%

Details

Status published
Products (4)
ibm/aix 3.1
ibm/aix 3.2
ibm/aix 3.2.4
ibm/aix 3.2.5
Published Sep 01, 1997
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026