SGI IRIX up to 6.2 searchbook Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX up to 6.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component searchbook. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-1401. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SGI IRIX up to 6.2 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component searchbook. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vulnerability in desktop searchbook program in irix 5.0.x through 6.2 sets insecure permissions for certain user files (iconbook and searchbook).

The issue has been introduced in 03/01/1993. The weakness was presented 12/05/1996 by Hoss Firooznia (FIRST) with SGI (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at patches.sgi.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with SGI. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1401. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

After 1 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1375 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 6.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7575), SecurityFocus (BID 463†) and OSVDB (8563†). See VDB-13780 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IRIX 6.3

Timelineinfo

03/01/1993 🔍
12/05/1996 +1375 days 🔍
12/05/1996 +0 days 🔍
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12/06/1996 +1 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +2680 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +3721 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: patches.sgi.com⛔
Researcher: Hoss Firooznia (FIRST)
Organization: SGI
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-1401 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13783
X-Force: 7575
SecurityFocus: 463 - IRIX searchbook Vulnerability
OSVDB: 8563 - IRIX Desktop searchbook Insecure Permission Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 17:57
Updated: 04/16/2026 11:10
Changes: 06/17/2014 17:57 (64), 04/11/2019 09:14 (1), 04/16/2026 11:10 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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