CVE-1999-1243

Summary

CVE-1999-1243 is a vulnerability affecting the SGI Desktop Permissions Tool in IRIX 6.0.1 and earlier versions. This issue permits local users to alter file permissions at will, potentially granting them elevated privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or make unintended modifications to critical system files. This security weakness poses a significant risk to systems running the vulnerable software and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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