CVE-1999-0027

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 57.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 16, 1997

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0027
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0027

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-334✓ verified
First seen May 25, 1997
SGI IRIX - 'LsD' Multiple Local Buffer Overflows
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Exploit-DBEDB-19276✓ verified
First seen May 25, 1997
SGI IRIX 6.2 - 'eject' Local Privilege Escalation (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-19277✓ verified
First seen May 25, 1997
SGI IRIX 6.2 - 'eject' Local Privilege Escalation (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0027?

CVE-1999-0027 is a none vulnerability published on July 16, 1997. root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on SGI IRIX systems.

When was CVE-1999-0027 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0027 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 16, 1997, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0027 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0027 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 57.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0027?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0027, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0027

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