PT-1999-1098 · Sgi · Sgi X Server

Published 1999-03-01 · Updated 2008-09-09 · CVE-1999-0413

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions SGI X server (affected versions not specified)

Description A buffer overflow issue exists in the SGI X server, allowing local users to gain root access. This is achieved through the X server font path.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-0413

Affected Products

Sgi X Server

References · 2

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0413 · Security Note
• ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19990301-01-PX · Note