CVE-1999-0039

7.3 HIGH

Published: May 06, 1997 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

webdist CGI program (webdist.cgi) in SGI IRIX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the distloc parameter.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970501-02-PX

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1997-12.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

US Government Resource

http://www.osvdb.org/235

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/374

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/333

Source: cve@mitre.org

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970501-02-PX