CVE-1999-0959

N/A Unknown
Published: February 01, 1997 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980301-01-PX
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.osvdb.org/8447
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/469
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1634
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980301-01-PX
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.osvdb.org/8447
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/469
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1634
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
61th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sgi