CVE-1999-1405: snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove
Summary
snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove or clear the directory when snap -a is executed, which could allow local users to access the shadowed password file by creating /tmp/ibmsupt/general/passwd before root runs snap -a.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:43.171Z · 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.