high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1461
inpview in InPerson on IRIX 5.3 through IRIX 6.5.10 trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the ttsession program, which allows local users …
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 - 'inpview' Local Privilege Escalation1997-05-07 · local · irix · Verified
Impact
inpview in InPerson on IRIX 5.3 through IRIX 6.5.10 trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the ttsession program, which allows local users to obtain root access by modifying the PATH to point to a Trojan horse ttsession program.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | Versions 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5.10 |