SGI IRIX FTPD race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SGI IRIX and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component FTPD. Performing a manipulation results in race condition. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0035. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SGI IRIX (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part of the component FTPD. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Race condition in signal handling routine in ftpd, allowing read/write arbitrary files.

The weakness was published 05/29/1997. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0035. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (449) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-554†). Similar entries are available at VDB-13903 and VDB-13901. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/29/1997 🔍
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12/29/2002 +2040 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +4189 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0035 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0035
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13905
X-Force: 449
Vulnerability Center: 554 - CVE Id, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 11:34
Updated: 04/16/2026 19:44
Changes: 06/18/2014 11:34 (36), 05/07/2019 11:59 (16), 10/20/2025 20:58 (18), 04/16/2026 19:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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