CVE-1999-1272 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in the CDROM Confidence Test program to gain root privileges on SGI 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-1999-1272?
CVE-1999-1272 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
Buffer overflows in CDROM Confidence Test program (cdrom) allow local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1272?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1272 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-1999-1272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqf3-4mqj-g93x.