CVE-1999-0027
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
CVE-1999-0027 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Sgi Irix, published July 16, 1997. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.17%, the 67th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.17%EPSS, 67th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known3 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | SGI IRIX 6.2 - 'eject' Local Privilege Escalation (1) | 1997-05-25 |
| Exploit-DB | SGI IRIX 6.2 - 'eject' Local Privilege Escalation (2) | 1997-05-25 |
| Exploit-DB | SGI IRIX - 'LsD' Multiple Local Buffer Overflows | 1997-05-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
- Record
CVE-1999-0027- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
- Record
CVE-1999-0027- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0027No score
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0027- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xj9c-q7c6-gg58No score
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.
- Record
GHSA-xj9c-q7c6-gg58- Weakness
- CWE-119
- 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.