Vulnerability Description
System Manager sysmgr GUI in SGI IRIX 6.4 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to execute commands by providing a trojan horse (1) runtask or (2) runexec descriptor file, which is used to execute a System Manager Task when the user's Mailcap entry supports the x-sgi-task or x-sgi-exec type.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 6.3 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980403-01-PXPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980403-02-PXPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/809.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/8556
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980403-01-PXPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19980403-02-PXPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/809.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/8556
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1183?
CVE-1999-1183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). System Manager sysmgr GUI in SGI IRIX 6.4 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to execute commands by providing a trojan horse (1) runtask or (2) runexec descriptor file, which is used to execute a System ...
How severe is CVE-1999-1183?
CVE-1999-1183 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Irix.