CVE-1999-0028 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in the login/scheme command on SGI IRIX systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0028?

CVE-1999-0028 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

root privileges via buffer overflow in login/scheme command on SGI IRIX systems.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0028?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-1999-0028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sgi Irix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvhf-6r4f-4rcc.

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