CVE-1999-1487: Vulnerability in digest in AIX 4.3 allows printq users to gain root privileges by creating and/or modifing any file on t
Summary
Vulnerability in digest in AIX 4.3 allows printq users to gain root privileges by creating and/or modifing any file on the system.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.768Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servlet/support/manager?rt=0&rs=0&org=apars&doc=41D8B61D1E1C4FAB852567C9002C546C
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7477.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/405
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servlet/support/manager?rt=0&rs=0&org=apars&doc=41D8B61D1E1C4FAB852567C9002C546C
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7477.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/405