CVE-1999-1143
First published: Wed May 28 1997(Updated: )
Vulnerability in runtime linker program rld in SGI IRIX 6.x and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via setuid and setgid programs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI IRIX | =6.0.1 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.1 | |
| SGI IRIX | <=6.0 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.4 | |
| SGI IRIX | =5 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.0 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.3 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.2 | |
| <=6.0 | ||
| =5 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0.1 | ||
| =6.1 | ||
| =6.2 | ||
| =6.3 | ||
| =6.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1143?
CVE-1999-1143 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1143?
To fix CVE-1999-1143, ensure that you upgrade SGI IRIX to a patched version that mitigates this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1143?
CVE-1999-1143 affects local users on SGI IRIX versions 6.x and earlier, including 5.x.
What are the potential risks of CVE-1999-1143?
The main risk of CVE-1999-1143 is that it allows local users to gain elevated privileges, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1143?
As a workaround, you can limit access to setuid and setgid programs until the system is upgraded to a secure version.
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