CVE-1999-1401 Misconfiguration in n/a
Insecure file permissions in IRIX desktop search allow local attackers to read or modify user iconbook and searchbook files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1401?
CVE-1999-1401 is a medium-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 Desktop searchbook program in IRIX 5.0.x through 6.2 sets insecure permissions for certain user files (iconbook and searchbook).
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1401?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6x2-q6rh-5pgx.