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 enables local users to escalate their privileges by exploiting vulnerabilities in setuid and setgid programs, ultimately gaining root access to the system. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications if not addressed promptly. Users running SGI IRIX 6.x are strongly advised to update their systems to mitigate this risk.

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