First published: Wed Jul 01 1998(Updated: )
ioconfig on SGI IRIX 6.4 S2MP for Origin/Onyx2 allows local users to gain root access using relative pathnames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
SGI IRIX | =6.4 | |
=6.4 |
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CVE-1999-0314 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain root access.
To fix CVE-1999-0314, remove the ioconfig utility or restrict access to it by modifying file permissions.
CVE-1999-0314 affects local users on SGI IRIX 6.4 systems for Origin and Onyx2.
Exploitation of CVE-1999-0314 involves using relative pathnames to elevate privileges.
While CVE-1999-0314 is an older vulnerability, systems still running IRIX 6.4 can still be at risk if not properly mitigated.