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CVE-1999-1219

First published: Thu Aug 11 1994(Updated: )

Vulnerability in sgihelp in the SGI help system and print manager in IRIX 5.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges, possibly through the clogin command.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
=5.1
=5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1219?

    CVE-1999-1219 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1219?

    To fix CVE-1999-1219, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of SGI IRIX newer than 5.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-1219?

    CVE-1999-1219 affects local users of SGI IRIX 5.2 and earlier versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1219?

    CVE-1999-1219 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the SGI help system.

  • Can CVE-1999-1219 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-1999-1219 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

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