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CVE-1999-1405

UnknownEPSS 3.35%

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CVE-1999-1405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove or clear the directory when snap -a is executed, which could allow local users to access the shadowed password file by creating /tmp/ibmsupt/general/passwd before root runs snap -a.. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove or clear the directory when snap -a is executed, which could allow local users to access the shadowed password file by creating /tmp/ibmsupt/general/passwd before root runs snap -a.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.35%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmAix3.2.5
IbmAix4.1
IbmAix4.1.2
IbmAix4.1.3
IbmAix4.1.4
IbmAix4.1.5
IbmAix4.2
IbmAix4.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1405?
snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove or clear the directory when snap -a is executed, which could allow local users to access the shadowed password file by creating /tmp/ibmsupt/general/passwd before root runs snap -a.
How severe is CVE-1999-1405?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1405?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST