CVE-1999-0959
— NVD-CWE-Other
EPSS 0.00397
- Published: 1997-02-01T05:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-1999-0959 — IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: The issue in the product by the vendor (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.
Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.
Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.
CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980301-01-PX []
- http://www.osvdb.org/8447 []
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/469 []
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1634 []
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980301-01-PX []
- http://www.osvdb.org/8447 []
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/469 []
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1634 []
No explicit mitigation/advisory links found in references.