CVE-1999-0038

Data General Aix — NVD-CWE-Other

CVSS 8.4 High EPSS 0.00162
  • CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Published: 1997-04-26T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Data General, Debian, Hp, IBM
  • Products: Aix, Debian Linux, Dg Ux, Hp Ux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0038 — Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root. [Severity (CVSS) 8.4 · Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Aix by Data General (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Data General Debian Hp IBM Aix Debian Linux Dg Ux Hp Ux

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