CVE-1999-1114

CVE-1999-1114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1114?
Buffer overflow in Korn Shell (ksh) suid_exec program on IRIX 6.x and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1114 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1114?
CVE-1999-1114 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1114?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1114 published?
CVE-1999-1114 was published on 1998-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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