CVE-1999-1114 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the ksh suid_exec program to gain root privileges on IRIX systems.
- 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-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 9 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1114?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-1114 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1114 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fjg7-227f-7rfj.