CVE-1999-0113
CVE-1999-0113 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-88
- Affected product: Ibm Aix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Some implementations of rlogin allow root access if given a -froot parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0113?
- Some implementations of rlogin allow root access if given a -froot parameter.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0113?
- CVE-1999-0113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0113 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0113?
- CVE-1999-0113 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0113?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0113 published?
- CVE-1999-0113 was published on 1994-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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