CVE-1999-0026
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk55th percentile - higher than 55% of all known CVEs
Summary
CVE-1999-0026 allows root privileges to be gained via a buffer overflow in the pset command on SGI IRIX systems.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete control over the system by an unauthorized user, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update SGI IRIX systems and to monitor and restrict access to the pset command.
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Original NVD description (English source)
root privileges via buffer overflow in pset command on SGI IRIX systems.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

