high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1114
Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- SGI IRIX 6.4 - 'suid_exec' Local Privilege Escalation1996-12-02 · local · irix · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | Versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-15a.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/467
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2100
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-15a.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/467
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2100