CVE-1999-1219
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Aug 11, 1994
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1219 is a vulnerability affecting the SGI help system and print manager in IRIX 5.2 and earlier versions. This issue permits local users to exploit a flaw in the sgihelp component, potentially gaining root privileges. The clogin command may be utilized in this exploit process. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized escalation of user privileges within the affected system.
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Affected Products
- SGI IRAX
Affected Vendors
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance