CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0044

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
0.78%

51th percentile - higher than 51% of all known CVEs

Summary

The fsdump command in IRIX allows local users to gain root access by modifying sensitive files.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious risk to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the fsdump command and to monitor and secure sensitive files against unauthorized modifications.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

fsdump command in IRIX allows local users to obtain root access by modifying sensitive files.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS