CVE-1999-0028

Summary

CVE-1999-0028 is a critical vulnerability affecting SGI IRIX systems. Hackers can exploit a buffer overflow issue in the login/scheme command, which grants them root privileges. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability existed in IRIX versions 6.3 and 6.5, posing a significant risk to organizations using these outdated systems. It is essential to apply the provided patch or upgrade to a supported IRIX version to mitigate this threat.

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