CVE-1999-1121 json
The default configuration for UUCP in AIX before 3.2 allows local users to gain root privileges.
published 1992-03-19 34 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1102
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The default configuration for UUCP in AIX before 3.2 allows local users to gain root privileges.
Patch / fix
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1992-06.html advisory
Exploit prediction
0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1992-06.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/38
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/891
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/554
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1121
- NVD CVE-1999-1121
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