CVE-1999-0044

Summary

CVE-1999-0044 is a vulnerability affecting the fsdump command in IRIX operating systems. This issue permits local users to manipulate sensitive files, thereby gaining root access to the system. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can bypass normal user restrictions, leading to significant security implications. This vulnerability, if left unaddressed, could grant malicious actors unrestricted control over the affected IRIX system.

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