CVE-1999-0036 File upload in n/a

High 8.4 Published Updated

Attackers can create or damage files via the IRIX login program when the LOCKOUT parameter is set to a nonzero value.

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

What is CVE-1999-0036?

CVE-1999-0036 is a high-severity 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

IRIX login program with a nonzero LOCKOUT parameter allows creation or damage to files.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0036?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0036?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-0036 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0036 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Sgi Irix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jr54-rrhq-w6j3.

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