CVE-1999-1232: Untrusted search path vulnerability in day5datacopier in SGI IRIX 6.2 allows local users to execute arbitra...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-1999-1232 is an old SGI IRIX 6.2 issue in day5datacopier. A local user could manipulate the program search path so the tool runs an attacker-controlled copy program. Business risk is mainly for organizations still operating legacy IRIX systems with local user access. Exposure appears limited to SGI IRIX 6.2 systems where day5datacopier exists and local users can influence environment variables. Internet-facing exposure is not supported by the supplied evidence. Treat this as a legacy-system exposure question, not a broad emergency. Prioritize if IRIX 6.2 remains in use, especially with shared local accounts or untrusted users. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining SGI IRIX 6.2 systems in production or lab environments.; Check SGI or trusted archival vendor guidance for patches or official workarounds.; Restrict local shell access to only trusted users on affected hosts..

Prepared

Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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