PUBLISHED DATE: March 1, 1999CVE-1999-0413:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

A buffer overflow in the SGI X server allows local users to gain root access through the X server font path.

Products

• SGI IRIX 5.3
• SGI IRIX 5.3 XFS
• SGI IRIX 6.2
• SGI IRIX 6.3
• SGI IRIX 6.4
• SGI IRIX 6.5

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0413, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0413 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0413