CVE-1999-0051 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and create files via the FLEXlm License Manager on IRIX systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0051?
CVE-1999-0051 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary file creation and program execution using FLEXlm LicenseManager, from versions 4.0 to 5.0, in IRIX.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0051?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Globetrotter Flexlm, Sgi Irix, Sgi License Oeo, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0051?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0051 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-1999-0051 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0051 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68w9-8p8f-9gr8.