What is the severity of CVE-1999-1114?

CVE-1999-1114 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?

To fix CVE-1999-1114, users should update the Korn Shell (ksh) to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1114?

CVE-1999-1114 affects IRIX 6.x and earlier versions, potentially impacting other operating systems as well.

Who is at risk from CVE-1999-1114?

Local users on vulnerable systems are at risk from CVE-1999-1114 as they can exploit the buffer overflow to gain elevated privileges.

Is CVE-1999-1114 still relevant today?

While CVE-1999-1114 primarily affects older systems, its existence highlights the importance of addressing buffer overflow vulnerabilities in modern software.

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CVE-1999-1114

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

8/4/1998

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1114: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 08 1998(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SGI IRIX	=6.0.1
SGI IRIX	=5.3
SGI IRIX	=6.0.1
SGI IRIX	=6.1
SGI IRIX	=5.0.1
SGI IRIX	=5.1.1
SGI IRIX	=6.4
SGI IRIX	=5.0
SGI IRIX	=5.1
SGI IRIX	=5.2
SGI IRIX	=6.0
SGI IRIX	=6.3
SGI IRIX	=6.2
	=5.0
	=5.0.1
	=5.1
	=5.1.1
	=5.2
	=5.3
	=6.0
	=6.0.1
	=6.0.1
	=6.1
	=6.2
	=6.3
	=6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?
To fix CVE-1999-1114, users should update the Korn Shell (ksh) to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 affects IRIX 6.x and earlier versions, potentially impacting other operating systems as well.
Who is at risk from CVE-1999-1114?
Local users on vulnerable systems are at risk from CVE-1999-1114 as they can exploit the buffer overflow to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-1999-1114 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-1114 primarily affects older systems, its existence highlights the importance of addressing buffer overflow vulnerabilities in modern software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?
To fix CVE-1999-1114, users should update the Korn Shell (ksh) to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 affects IRIX 6.x and earlier versions, potentially impacting other operating systems as well.
Who is at risk from CVE-1999-1114?
Local users on vulnerable systems are at risk from CVE-1999-1114 as they can exploit the buffer overflow to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-1999-1114 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-1114 primarily affects older systems, its existence highlights the importance of addressing buffer overflow vulnerabilities in modern software.

CVE-1999-1114: Buffer Overflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1114?

How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1114?

Who is at risk from CVE-1999-1114?

Is CVE-1999-1114 still relevant today?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1114?

How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1114?

Who is at risk from CVE-1999-1114?

Is CVE-1999-1114 still relevant today?