CVE-1999-1219 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local users can gain root privileges in SGI IRIX via the help system and print manager, requiring OS patching.
- 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-1999-1219?
CVE-1999-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in sgihelp in the SGI help system and print manager in IRIX 5.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges, possibly through the clogin command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1219?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1219 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1219 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66gj-m4p3-m782.