IBM AIX Syslog denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Syslog. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0566. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM AIX (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This issue affects an unknown part of the component Syslog. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs, and hiding activities.

The weakness was released 08/01/1997 by Solar Designer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0566. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8940), SecurityFocus (BID 4587†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-662†). 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: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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

08/01/1997 🔍
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08/01/1997 +0 days 🔍
09/25/1999 +785 days 🔍
01/19/2003 +1212 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +4168 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Researcher: Solar Designer
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0566 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0566
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13961
X-Force: 8940
SecurityFocus: 4587 - IRIX syslogd Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 662 - Syslogd Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 15:56
Updated: 04/17/2026 00:11
Changes: 06/18/2014 15:56 (54), 05/08/2019 07:20 (3), 04/17/2026 00:11 (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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