CVE-1999-1114

Summary

CVE-1999-1114 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the suid_exec program in Korn Shell (ksh) on IRIX 6.x and potentially other operating systems. This issue permits local users to exploit the vulnerability and elevate their privileges to root level, potentially leading to serious security consequences. The flaw exists within the suid_exec program and can be triggered through a specially crafted input, enabling unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code and gain full control over the affected system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate potential security risks.

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