CVE-1999-0025 in the critical feed json
root privileges via buffer overflow in df command on SGI IRIX systems.
published 1997-07-16 29 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0025
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.3%
- EPSS 12.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
root privileges via buffer overflow in df command on SGI IRIX systems.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19274)
- Published
Exploit prediction
12.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19274 SGI IRIX 6.3 - 'df' Local Privilege Escalation local, 1997-05-24
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/20851
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/440
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/346
vdb-entry
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cert.org
/advisories/CA-1997-21.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0025
- NVD CVE-1999-0025
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