CVE-1999-1120 json
netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows loc…
published 1997-01-04 29 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1101
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/395 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19313)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19313 SGI IRIX 6.4 - 'netprint' Local Privilege Escalation local, 1997-01-04
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/395 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/395
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420403&w=2
mailing-list
-
osvdb.org
/993
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/2107
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1120
- NVD CVE-1999-1120
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