CVE-1999-1410
First published: Fri May 09 1997(Updated: )
addnetpr in IRIX 5.3 and 6.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the printers temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | =6.2 | |
| =5.0 | ||
| =5.0.1 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.1.1 | ||
| =5.2 | ||
| =5.3 | ||
| =6.0.1 | ||
| =6.0.1 | ||
| =6.1 | ||
| =6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1410?
CVE-1999-1410 is considered to have high severity due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1410?
Fixing CVE-1999-1410 involves applying security patches provided by SGI and ensuring proper permissions are set on temporary files.
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-1410?
CVE-1999-1410 affects multiple versions of IRIX, including 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.0.1, 6.1, and 6.2.
What kind of attack is described in CVE-1999-1410?
CVE-1999-1410 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Can I exploit CVE-1999-1410 remotely?
CVE-1999-1410 is a local vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.
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