CVE-1999-0118

AIX infod - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

AIX infod allows local users to gain root access through an X display.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Repent Security Inc · clocalaix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19287

References (1)

Scores

EPSS 0.0124
EPSS Percentile 79.4%

Details

Status published
Products (4)
ibm/aix 3.2
ibm/aix 4.1
ibm/aix 4.2
ibm/aix 4.3
Published Nov 01, 1998
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026