CVE-1999-1398
CVSS 2.0 Score 6.2 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 7, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1398 is a vulnerability affecting the xfsdump utility in SGI IRIX. The issue permits local users to potentially elevate their privileges to root level. This can be achieved through manipulation of the bck.log file, possibly using symlink attacks. Successful exploitation could result in significant system compromise.
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Affected Products
- SGI IRAX
Affected Vendors
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance