IBM AIX 3.2/4.1/4.2/4.3 RIPv1 authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX 3.2/4.1/4.2/4.3. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RIPv1 Handler. This manipulation causes authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0111. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX 3.2/4.1/4.2/4.3 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component RIPv1 Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The issue has been introduced in 01/01/1992. The weakness was released 07/01/1997. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0111. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2008 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (103) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-648†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/01/1992 🔍
07/01/1997 +2008 days 🔍
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01/06/2003 +2015 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +4181 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0111 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0111
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13921
X-Force: 103
Vulnerability Center: 648 - CVE Id, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 11:58
Updated: 04/16/2026 20:17
Changes: 06/18/2014 11:58 (55), 04/16/2026 20:17 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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