CVE-1999-0029

Summary

CVE-1999-0029 is a critical vulnerability affecting SGI IRIX systems. It allows an attacker to exploit a buffer overflow issue in the ordist command, which can lead to the acquisition of root privileges. By sending specially crafted input to the ordist command, an attacker can manipulate the system's memory and gain unauthorized access with administrative permissions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of affected systems and requires immediate patching.

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