CVE-2000-0013
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 31, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0013 is a vulnerability affecting the IRIX soundplayer program. This issue grants local users elevated privileges by exploiting the vulnerability in handling .wav files. Maliciously crafted files containing shell metacharacters can be executed via the midikeys program, leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running IRIX and could result in unauthorized system access and potentially serious data compromise. Users are advised to apply patches or updates to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- SGI IRAX
Affected Vendors
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance