CVE-1999-0959
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVE-1999-0959 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Sgi Irix, published February 1, 1997. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.71%, the 53rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.71%EPSS, 53rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | SGI IRIX 6.4 - 'startmidi' Local Privilege Escalation | 1997-02-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-1999-0959- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-1999-0959- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0940No score
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0940- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8xqm-h8vp-397qNo score
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
IRIX startmidi program allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- Record
GHSA-8xqm-h8vp-397q- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.