VDB-13721 · CVE-1999-1319 · 19960101-01-PX

SCI IRIX 5/5.2/6.0/6.1 Object Server Program Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in SCI IRIX 5/5.2/6.0/6.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Object Server Program. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-1319. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SCI IRIX 5/5.2/6.0/6.1 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Object Server Program. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vulnerability in object server program in sgi irix 5.2 through 6.1 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges in certain configurations.

The weakness was released 01/03/1996 as 19960101-01-PX as confirmed patch (Website). The advisory is shared at patches.sgi.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1319. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/03/2025).

Applying the patch 19960101-01-PX is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at patches.sgi.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7430) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24871†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Name

IRIX

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 19960101-01-PX

Timelineinfo

01/03/1996 🔍
01/03/1996 +0 days 🔍
01/03/1996 +0 days 🔍
02/17/2010 +5159 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +1581 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 19960101-01-PX⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1319 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1319
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13721
X-Force: 7430
Vulnerability Center: 24871 - SGI IRIX 5.2 - 6.1 Object Server Root Privileges Escalation Vulnerability, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 16:48
Updated: 04/03/2025 12:42
Changes: 06/17/2014 16:48 (51), 02/21/2017 08:13 (6), 04/03/2025 12:42 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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