CVE-1999-0692 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root privileges on SGI IRIX systems because the Array Services daemon disables authentication by default.
- 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-1999-0692?
CVE-1999-0692 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of the Array Services daemon (arrayd) disables authentication, allowing remote users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0692?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cray Unicos, Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0692?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2hc-xmvw-hhph.