CVE-1999-0959 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files on IRIX systems via a symlink attack in the startmidi program.
- 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-1999-0959?
CVE-1999-0959 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0959?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0959?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-1999-0959 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0959 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xqm-h8vp-397q.