VDB-14236 · CVE-1999-1403 · BID 382

IBM Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent 1.0x/2.0x/3.0x Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent 1.0x/2.0x/3.0x. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1403. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent 1.0x/2.0x/3.0x (Directory Service Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM/Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent version 2 release 1 creates files, directories, and IPC message queues with insecure permissions (world-readable and world-writable), which could allow local users to disrupt operations and possibly gain privileges by modifying or deleting files.

The weakness was released 10/02/1998 by Dr. Klaus Kusche as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1403. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 382†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14237. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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06/19/2014 +5739 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Dr. Klaus Kusche
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1403 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1403
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14236
SecurityFocus: 382 - IBM/Tivoli OPC Tracker Agent Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 17:45
Updated: 04/17/2026 16:04
Changes: 06/19/2014 17:45 (40), 04/03/2019 21:42 (13), 04/17/2026 16:04 (16)
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