CVE-1999-0085

IBM Aix — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.04573
  • Published: 1996-08-21T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: IBM
  • Products: Aix
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0085 — Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: This vulnerability affects Aix by IBM (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
IBM Aix

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