CVE-1999-0413

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0413 is a serious buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the SGI X server. This issue enables local users to manipulate the X server font path, leading to an unintended execution of code with root privileges. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can gain complete control over the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires immediate attention and patching to prevent potential unauthorized access and data breaches.

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Affected Products

  • SGI IRAX

Affected Vendors

  • Saskatchewan Government Insurance