CVE-1999-0036

HIGHNVD 8.4Weaponized

8.4

IRIX login program with a nonzero LOCKOUT parameter allows creation or damage to files.

CVSS v3: 8.4
EG Score: —
EPSS: 74.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 26, 1997

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970508-02-PX
cve@mitrehttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/h-106.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/990
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/557
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970508-02-PX
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/h-106.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/990
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/557

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-336✓ verified
First seen May 26, 1997
SGI IRIX - '/bin/login' Local Buffer Overflow
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Exploit-DBEDB-19310✓ verified
First seen May 26, 1997
SGI IRIX 6.4 - 'login' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-1999-0036?

CVE-1999-0036 is a high vulnerability published on May 26, 1997. IRIX login program with a nonzero LOCKOUT parameter allows creation or damage to files.

When was CVE-1999-0036 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0036 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 26, 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-1999-0036 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0036 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 74.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-1999-0036?

CVE-1999-0036 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0036?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0036, 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-1999-0036

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