CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0959

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.71%

48th percentile - higher than 48% of all known CVEs

Summary

The startmidi program in IRIX allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to alter critical system files or user data, potentially leading to severe security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the startmidi program and to monitor and secure the system against symlink attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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