CVE-1999-1143

Summary

CVE-1999-1143 is a vulnerability affecting the runtime linker program rld in SGI IRIX 6.x and earlier versions. This issue allows local users to elevate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerability in setuid and setgid programs. By manipulating the data passed to the linker during program execution, an attacker can gain root access, potentially leading to serious security breaches. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date and implementing strict access control policies to minimize the risk of privilege escalation attacks.

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