CVE-1999-0148 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

The IRIX handler CGI program allows arbitrary command execution, posing a critical risk to system integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0148?

CVE-1999-0148 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The handler CGI program in IRIX allows arbitrary command execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0148?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0148?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-1999-0148 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0148 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Sgi Irix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j93f-442j-5g39.

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