What is the severity of CVE-1999-1501?

CVE-1999-1501 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow arbitrary command execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1501?

To fix CVE-1999-1501, ensure the IFS environmental variable is properly cleared before executing any system calls in the affected applications.

Which software is affected by CVE-1999-1501?

CVE-1999-1501 affects the SGI IRIX operating system version 6.3.

Can remote users exploit CVE-1999-1501?

No, CVE-1999-1501 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-1999-1501?

Exploiting CVE-1999-1501 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to system compromise.

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CVE-1999-1501

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

8/4/1998

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1501

First published: Wed Apr 08 1998(Updated: )

(1) ipxchk and (2) ipxlink in SGI OS2 IRIX 6.3 does not properly clear the IFS environmental variable before executing system calls, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SGI IRIX	=6.3
	=6.3

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1501?
CVE-1999-1501 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1501?
To fix CVE-1999-1501, ensure the IFS environmental variable is properly cleared before executing any system calls in the affected applications.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-1501?
CVE-1999-1501 affects the SGI IRIX operating system version 6.3.
Can remote users exploit CVE-1999-1501?
No, CVE-1999-1501 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-1999-1501?
Exploiting CVE-1999-1501 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1501?
CVE-1999-1501 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1501?
To fix CVE-1999-1501, ensure the IFS environmental variable is properly cleared before executing any system calls in the affected applications.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-1501?
CVE-1999-1501 affects the SGI IRIX operating system version 6.3.
Can remote users exploit CVE-1999-1501?
No, CVE-1999-1501 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-1999-1501?
Exploiting CVE-1999-1501 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to system compromise.