CVE-1999-0026

Summary

CVE-1999-0026 is a vulnerability affecting SGI IRIX systems. The issue lies in the pset command, which contains a buffer overflow. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the command, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful exploitation grants the attacker full control over the affected system. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and posed a significant threat to SGI IRIX systems at the time. It highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate potential security risks.

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