IBM AIX 4.3 libDtSvc memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM AIX 4.3. Impacted is an unknown function in the library libDtSvc. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0089. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 4.3 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library libDtSvc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in aix libdtsvc library can allow local users to gain root access.

The issue has been introduced in 10/01/1997. The weakness was presented 10/28/1997. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0089. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 27 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-14012, VDB-14011, VDB-14010 and VDB-14009 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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10/28/1997 +27 days 🔍
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06/18/2014 +6077 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0089 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0089
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14008
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 16:41
Updated: 04/17/2026 01:43
Changes: 06/18/2014 16:41 (40), 04/11/2019 21:41 (10), 04/17/2026 01:43 (18)
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