How severe is CVE-1999-1120?

CVE-1999-1120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1120?

CVE-1999-1120 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1120 published?

CVE-1999-1120 was published on 1997-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1120

CVE-1999-1120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 1997-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1120?: netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1120?: CVE-1999-1120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1120?: CVE-1999-1120 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1120 published?: CVE-1999-1120 was published on 1997-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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