SGI IRIX 6.3/6.4 runpriv privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SGI IRIX 6.3/6.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component runpriv. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-1116. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SGI IRIX 6.3/6.4 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component runpriv. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in runpriv in indigo magic system administration subsystem of sgi irix 6.3 and 6.4 allows local users to gain root privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 09/01/1996. The weakness was disclosed 05/14/1997 by Joe Bester and Quay Ly (FIRST) with Harvey Mudd College as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at patches.sgi.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1116. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 244 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2108), SecurityFocus (BID 462†) and OSVDB (1009†). The entries VDB-13886 and VDB-13885 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/01/1996 🔍
05/03/1997 +244 days 🔍
05/14/1997 +11 days 🔍
05/14/1997 +0 days 🔍
02/21/2003 +2109 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4133 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: patches.sgi.com⛔
Researcher: Joe Bester, Quay Ly (FIRST)
Organization: Harvey Mudd College
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13882
X-Force: 2108
SecurityFocus: 462 - IRIX runpriv Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1009 - IRIX runpriv Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:21
Updated: 04/16/2026 18:07
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:21 (62), 04/11/2019 10:54 (1), 04/16/2026 18:07 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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