Rlogind.Service.Froot.Authentication.Bypass

Release Date Jan 06, 2009
Severity medium
Impact Security Bypass: Remote attackers can bypass security checking of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against an authentication bypass vulnerability in rlogind. The vulnerability is caused by incorrect implementation of the rlogin service. A remote attacker could use a special parameter to bypass the authentication process.
Affected Products IBM AIX older than 4
Recommended Actions Upgrade to the latest version, available from the web site.
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-1999-0113
Reference/s http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/458 (BugTraq)

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