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CVE-1999-0091

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

7.2 High

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Exploit likelihood

0.40%Down 0.5 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used7.2

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Record
CVE-1999-0091
CVSS 2.0
7.2 HighAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Record
CVE-1999-0091
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0091No score

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Record
EUVD-1999-0091
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-332p-2wcc-qg7jNo score

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Buffer overflow in AIX writesrv command allows local users to obtain root access.

Record
GHSA-332p-2wcc-qg7j
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

History

History
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In short

CVE-1999-0091 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Ibm Aix, published October 28, 1997. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.40%, the 35th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

References

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