CVE-1999-0108
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
CVE-1999-0108 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Sgi Irix, published May 1, 1998. 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
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | SGI IRIX 6.3 - xrm Buffer Overflow | 1997-05-27 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
- Record
CVE-1999-0108- 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
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
- Record
CVE-1999-0108- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0108No score
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0108- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hqvv-gg34-388mNo score
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
- Record
GHSA-hqvv-gg34-388m- 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.