CVE-1999-1039: High severity sgi irix vulnerability
Vulnerability in (1) diskalign and (2) diskperf in IRIX 6.4 patches 2291 and 2848 allow a local user to create root-owned files leading to a root compromise.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
SGI IRIX (diskalign, diskperf)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 2291 - Upgrade
Upgrade
SGI IRIX (diskalign, diskperf)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 2848
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1039?
The severity of CVE-1999-1039 is critical due to the potential for local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1039?
To fix CVE-1999-1039, you should apply the latest security patches provided by SGI for IRIX 6.4.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1039?
CVE-1999-1039 affects users of SGI IRIX operating system version 6.4.
What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-1039?
An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-1039 to create root-owned files, potentially leading to a full system compromise.
Is CVE-1999-1039 a network-based vulnerability?
No, CVE-1999-1039 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.