CVE-1999-1398

Summary

CVE-1999-1398 is a vulnerability affecting the xfsdump utility in SGI IRIX. This issue permits local users to potentially escalate their privileges to root level. The vulnerability stems from an inconsistency in the handling of the bck.log file. An attacker could exploit this flaw through a symlink attack, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and ultimately, root privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running SGI IRIX and using xfsdump, making it essential for administrators to apply the available patches promptly.

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