CVE-1999-1486

CVE-1999-1486 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

sadc in IBM AIX 4.1 through 4.3, when called from programs such as timex that are setgid adm, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1486?
sadc in IBM AIX 4.1 through 4.3, when called from programs such as timex that are setgid adm, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-1486?
CVE-1999-1486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1486 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1486?
CVE-1999-1486 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1486?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1486 published?
CVE-1999-1486 was published on 1998-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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