CVE-1999-1243

Description

SGI Desktop Permissions Tool in IRIX 6.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions for arbitrary files and gain privileges.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.33%

Vendor Advisory sgi.com Vendor Advisory llnl.gov

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/f-16.shtml	patch vendor advisory government resource third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2113	vdb entry
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19950301-01-P373	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1243?: CVE-1999-1243 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1243?: To fix CVE-1999-1243, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1243 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1243 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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