CVE-1999-1120

Summary

CVE-1999-1120 is a vulnerability affecting SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier versions. The netprint service, which is responsible for managing printer queues, incorrectly trusts the PATH environmental variable when locating the disable program. Malicious local users can exploit this issue by providing a manipulated path to the disable program, leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables attackers to bypass normal user restrictions and gain unauthorized access to system functionality.

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