7.3
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0059: Infoleak

First published: Mon Jul 14 1997(Updated: )

IRIX fam service allows an attacker to obtain a list of all files on the server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.2
=5.3
=6.1
=6.2
=6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0059?

    CVE-1999-0059 has a high severity rating due to its ability to expose sensitive file information on the server.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0059?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0059, disable the fam service or apply applicable patches provided by SGI for vulnerable IRIX versions.

  • What versions of IRIX are affected by CVE-1999-0059?

    CVE-1999-0059 affects IRIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0059 on server security?

    CVE-1999-0059 allows attackers to list all files on the server, leading to potential data exposure and security breaches.

  • Is CVE-1999-0059 still relevant today?

    While CVE-1999-0059 is an older vulnerability, it is still relevant for systems that are running unsupported versions of SGI IRIX.

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