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CVE-1999-1401

First published: Thu Dec 05 1996(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Desktop searchbook program in IRIX 5.0.x through 6.2 sets insecure permissions for certain user files (iconbook and searchbook).

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.3
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=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.2
=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-1999-1401?

    CVE-1999-1401 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1401?

    To fix CVE-1999-1401, ensure that the permissions for the affected user files are set correctly to restrict unauthorized access.

  • Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-1999-1401?

    CVE-1999-1401 affects multiple versions of SGI IRIX including 5.0 through 6.2.

  • What files are vulnerable in CVE-1999-1401?

    The vulnerable files in CVE-1999-1401 are iconbook and searchbook.

  • What types of systems are impacted by CVE-1999-1401?

    CVE-1999-1401 impacts systems running the Desktop searchbook program on SGI IRIX operating systems.

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