CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0960

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.68%

47th percentile - higher than 47% of all known CVEs

Summary

IRIX cdplayer allows local users to create directories in arbitrary locations via a command line option.

Risk Assessment

The ability to create directories in unauthorized locations may lead to unauthorized access to data or system manipulation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to cdplayer for local users and to monitor the use of command line options.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

IRIX cdplayer allows local users to create directories in arbitrary locations via a command line option.

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