CVE-1999-1286

Summary

CVE-1999-1286 is a vulnerability affecting the addnetpr utility in SGI IRIX 6.2 and earlier versions. Hackers can exploit this weakness by creating a symbolic link to a critical file in a temporary directory, allowing local users to modify arbitrary files and potentially gain root access. This issue could lead to serious security consequences, including unauthorized system modifications or data theft. It is essential for system administrators using SGI IRIX to apply the available patch or upgrade to a newer, secure version to mitigate this risk.

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