CVE-1999-0329: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 1998

Updated

SGI mediad program allows local users to gain root access.

Affected Software

11 affected components

SGI IRIX=6.0.1

SGI IRIX=6.1

SGI IRIX=5.1.1

SGI IRIX=6.4

SGI IRIX=5.1

SGI IRIX=5.2

SGI IRIX=6.0

SGI IRIX=6.3

SGI IRIX=5.3

SGI IRIX=6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Remove
Remove SGI mediad from your environment.
Uninstall or disable the SGI mediad program to prevent local users from obtaining root access. If mediad is required, apply vendor-supplied patches when available.

Event History

Jun 1, 1998

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Sep 29, 1999

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0329?

CVE-1999-0329 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0329?

To fix CVE-1999-0329, you should update the SGI IRIX operating system to a version that has mitigated this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0329?

CVE-1999-0329 affects local users of SGI IRIX versions 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 6.0 through 6.4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0329?

CVE-1999-0329 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-1999-0329 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-1999-0329 requires local access to the system to be exploited.