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CVE-1999-0090

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

7.2 High

CVE-1999-0090 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Ibm Aix, published October 1, 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.

What does this mean?
Severity
7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.40%EPSS, 35th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
No fix listedNo source names one

Description

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

Exploit likelihood

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

Affected products

What each source reports

NVD Score used7.2

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

Record
CVE-1999-0090
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 rcp command allows local users to obtain root access.

Record
CVE-1999-0090
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0090No score

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

Record
EUVD-1999-0090
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wgq2-4484-xm42No score

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

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

Record
GHSA-wgq2-4484-xm42
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD

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