CVE-1999-1243

Summary

CVE-1999-1243 is a vulnerability affecting the SGI Desktop Permissions Tool in IRIX 6.0.1 and earlier versions. This issue permits local users to modify file permissions arbitrarily, giving them unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially granting them elevated privileges. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks and potential system compromise. Users running affected versions are strongly advised to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.

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