CVE-1999-1405: snap command in AIX before 4.3.2 creates the /tmp/ibmsupt directory with world-readable permissions and does not remove

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:43.171Z

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.

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