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CVE-1999-1384

First published: Wed Oct 30 1996(Updated: )

Indigo Magic System Tour in the SGI system tour package (systour) for IRIX 5.x through 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse .exitops program, which is called by the inst command that is executed by the RemoveSystemTour program.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX<=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=5
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.2
<=6.3
=5
=5.0
=5.0.1
=5.1
=5.1.1
=5.2
=5.3
=5.3
=6.0
=6.0.1
=6.0.1
=6.1
=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1384?

    CVE-1999-1384 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1384?

    To fix CVE-1999-1384, it is recommended to remove the Indigo Magic System Tour package from your SGI IRIX system.

  • Which SGI IRIX versions are affected by CVE-1999-1384?

    CVE-1999-1384 affects all SGI IRIX versions from 5.x up to and including 6.3.

  • What attack vector is associated with CVE-1999-1384?

    The attack vector for CVE-1999-1384 involves a local user exploiting a Trojan horse .exitops program called by the inst command.

  • Can CVE-1999-1384 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-1999-1384 can only be exploited locally by users who have already gained access to the system.

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