CVE-1999-1022

CVE-1999-1022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

serial_ports administrative program in IRIX 4.x and 5.x trusts the user's PATH environmental variable to find and execute the ls program, which allows local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse ls program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1022?
serial_ports administrative program in IRIX 4.x and 5.x trusts the user's PATH environmental variable to find and execute the ls program, which allows local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse ls program.
How severe is CVE-1999-1022?
CVE-1999-1022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1022 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1022?
CVE-1999-1022 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1022?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1022 published?
CVE-1999-1022 was published on 1994-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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