CVE-1999-1208 json
Buffer overflow in ping in AIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
published 1997-07-21 29 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1189
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 55%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in ping in AIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19307)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19307 IBM AIX 4.2 - 'ping' Local Buffer Overflow local, 1997-07-21
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/803
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419330&w=2
mailing-list
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419337&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1208
- NVD CVE-1999-1208
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