CVE-1999-1208

AIX 4.2 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Buffer overflow in ping in AIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Bryan P. Self · clocalaix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19307

References (3)

Scores

EPSS 0.0377
EPSS Percentile 88.1%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
ibm/aix 3.2.5
ibm/aix 4.1
ibm/aix 4.2
Published Jul 21, 1997
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026