SGI IRIX xlock Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component xlock Command. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0030. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX (Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component xlock Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was presented 07/16/1997. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0030. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (19173). See VDB-13947, VDB-13946, VDB-13945 and VDB-13944 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/18/2014 +6181 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0030 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13948
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 12:57
Updated: 04/16/2026 22:43
Changes: 06/18/2014 12:57 (36), 04/03/2019 16:38 (10), 01/05/2025 13:09 (27), 04/16/2026 22:43 (1)
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