CVE-1999-0314

Summary

CVE-1999-0314 is a vulnerability affecting the ioconfig utility on SGI IRIX 6.4 S2MP systems, specifically those using the Origin or Onyx2 models. This issue grants local users root access by allowing them to use relative pathnames in certain ioconfig commands. By manipulating these pathnames, attackers can bypass file access restrictions, ultimately escalating their privileges to the highest level. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of affected systems. It is essential for users to apply the available patches to mitigate this issue and secure their systems.

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