CVE-1999-1079: Vulnerability in ptrace in AIX 4.3 allows local users to gain privileges by attaching to a setgid program.
Summary
Vulnerability in ptrace in AIX 4.3 allows local users to gain privileges by attaching to a setgid program.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:45.721Z · 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92601792420088&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93587956513233&w=2
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servlet/support/manager?rs=0&rt=0&org=apars&doc=08E0B1A1B85472A1852567C90031BB36
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/439
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92601792420088&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93587956513233&w=2
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servlet/support/manager?rs=0&rt=0&org=apars&doc=08E0B1A1B85472A1852567C90031BB36
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/439