SGI IRIX 6.0 midikeys Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SGI IRIX 6.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file midikeys. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0765. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX 6.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file midikeys. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SGI IRIX midikeys program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a text editor.

The weakness was disclosed 05/19/1999 by Larry W. Cashdollar (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0765. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19210) and SecurityFocus (BID 262†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/19/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5511 days 🔍
09/04/2024 +3729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Larry W. Cashdollar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0765 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0765
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14657
SecurityFocus: 262 - IRIX midikeys Root Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:27
Updated: 09/04/2024 17:05
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:27 (46), 05/21/2018 10:03 (6), 09/04/2024 17:05 (25)
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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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