What is the severity of CVE-1999-1120?

CVE-1999-1120 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1120?

To fix CVE-1999-1120, ensure that the PATH variable is properly restricted or modify the disable program to validate the execution environment.

Which SGI IRIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-1120?

CVE-1999-1120 affects SGI IRIX versions 5.3 through 6.4 inclusive.

Who is impacted by CVE-1999-1120?

Local users of SGI IRIX systems can exploit CVE-1999-1120 to gain unauthorized privileges.

What is the main issue in CVE-1999-1120?

The main issue in CVE-1999-1120 is the trust in the PATH environmental variable, which allows local users to execute unauthorized programs.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1120

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/1/1997

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1120

First published: Sat Jan 04 1997(Updated: )

netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SGI IRIX	=5.3
SGI IRIX	=6.0.1
SGI IRIX	=6.1
SGI IRIX	<=6.4
SGI IRIX	=6.0
SGI IRIX	=6.3
SGI IRIX	=6.2
	<=6.4
	=5.3
	=6.0
	=6.0.1
	=6.1
	=6.2
	=6.3

Remedy

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19961203-02-PX

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/395

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1120?
CVE-1999-1120 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1120?
To fix CVE-1999-1120, ensure that the PATH variable is properly restricted or modify the disable program to validate the execution environment.
Which SGI IRIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-1120?
CVE-1999-1120 affects SGI IRIX versions 5.3 through 6.4 inclusive.
Who is impacted by CVE-1999-1120?
Local users of SGI IRIX systems can exploit CVE-1999-1120 to gain unauthorized privileges.
What is the main issue in CVE-1999-1120?
The main issue in CVE-1999-1120 is the trust in the PATH environmental variable, which allows local users to execute unauthorized programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1120?
CVE-1999-1120 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1120?
To fix CVE-1999-1120, ensure that the PATH variable is properly restricted or modify the disable program to validate the execution environment.
Which SGI IRIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-1120?
CVE-1999-1120 affects SGI IRIX versions 5.3 through 6.4 inclusive.
Who is impacted by CVE-1999-1120?
Local users of SGI IRIX systems can exploit CVE-1999-1120 to gain unauthorized privileges.
What is the main issue in CVE-1999-1120?
The main issue in CVE-1999-1120 is the trust in the PATH environmental variable, which allows local users to execute unauthorized programs.