CVE-1999-1552: dpsexec (DPS Server) when running under XDM in IBM AIX 3.2.5 and earlier does not properly check privileges, which allow

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.554Z

Summary

dpsexec (DPS Server) when running under XDM in IBM AIX 3.2.5 and earlier does not properly check privileges, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.554Z · 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