CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1243
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.61%
44th percentile - higher than 44% of all known CVEs
Summary
The SGI Desktop Permissions Tool in IRIX 6.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions for arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the possibility of unauthorized actions by local users.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to a newer version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict local user access to critical resources.
Original NVD description (English source)
SGI Desktop Permissions Tool in IRIX 6.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions for arbitrary files and gain privileges.