CVE-1999-1219: Vulnerability in sgihelp in the SGI help system and print manager in IRIX 5.2 and earlier allows local users to gain roo
Summary
Vulnerability in sgihelp in the SGI help system and print manager in IRIX 5.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges, possibly through the clogin command.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.564Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/e-33.shtml
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1994-13.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/468
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/511
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/e-33.shtml
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1994-13.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/468
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/511