VDB-13944 · CVE-1999-0026 · XFDB 442

SGI IRIX pset memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SGI IRIX. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component pset. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0026. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SGI IRIX (Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component pset. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

root privileges via buffer overflow in pset command on sgi irix systems.

The weakness was shared 07/16/1997. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (442), Exploit-DB (19347) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-549†). The entries VDB-13948, VDB-13947, VDB-13946 and VDB-13945 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

IRIX

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: http://www.sgi.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/16/1997 🔍
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12/29/2002 +1992 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +4189 days 🔍
08/30/2024 +3726 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0026 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0026
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13944
X-Force: 442
Vulnerability Center: 549 - Buffer Overflow in SGI IRIX pset Command Enables Root Privileges, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 12:55
Updated: 08/30/2024 06:25
Changes: 06/18/2014 12:55 (37), 05/07/2019 11:29 (16), 08/30/2024 06:25 (25)
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