CVE-1999-1398
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck...
CVE-1999-1398 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Sgi Irix, published May 7, 1997. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.80%, the 57th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.2 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.80%EPSS, 57th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck.log log file, possibly 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 - 'xfsdump' Local Privilege Escalation | 1997-05-07 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck.log log file, possibly via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-1999-1398- CVSS 2.0
- 6.2 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck.log log file, possibly via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-1999-1398- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-1379No score
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck.log log file, possibly via a symlink attack.
- Record
EUVD-1999-1379- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-r7r6-4c9p-66r6No score
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck...
Vulnerability in xfsdump in SGI IRIX may allow local users to obtain root privileges via the bck.log log file, possibly via a symlink attack.
- Record
GHSA-r7r6-4c9p-66r6- 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.