CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0026
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk0.91%
55th 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.
Original NVD description (English source)
root privileges via buffer overflow in pset command on SGI IRIX systems.