CVE-1999-1183
First published: Thu Apr 02 1998(Updated: )
System Manager sysmgr GUI in SGI IRIX 6.4 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to execute commands by providing a trojan horse (1) runtask or (2) runexec descriptor file, which is used to execute a System Manager Task when the user's Mailcap entry supports the x-sgi-task or x-sgi-exec type.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI IRIX | =6.4 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.3 | |
| =6.3 | ||
| =6.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1183?
CVE-1999-1183 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1183?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1183, upgrade to a patched version of SGI IRIX that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1183?
CVE-1999-1183 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.3 and 6.4.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-1999-1183?
CVE-1999-1183 allows for remote command execution attacks by exploiting trojan horse descriptor files.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-1999-1183?
No, CVE-1999-1183 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.
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