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CVE-1999-1554: /usr/sbin/Mail on SGI IRIX 3.3 and 3.3.1 does not properly set the group ID to the group ID of the user who...

/usr/sbin/Mail on SGI IRIX 3.3 and 3.3.1 does not properly set the group ID to the group ID of the user who started Mail, which allows local users to read the mail of other users.

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/usr/sbin/Mail on SGI IRIX 3.3 and 3.3.1 may let a local user read other users' mail because it mishandles group identity. This is mainly a confidentiality risk on very old systems, not a remote internet-facing issue based on the provided evidence. Exposure appears limited to legacy SGI IRIX 3.3 or 3.3.1 systems where local users can run /usr/sbin/Mail. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products, CPEs, CVSS scoring, or internet-facing attack paths. Prioritize only if the organization still operates legacy SGI IRIX systems with multiple local users or sensitive mailbox data. For most modern environments, urgency is likely low, but unsupported legacy assets should be reviewed and isolated. Mitigation focus: Inventory any SGI IRIX 3.3 or 3.3.1 systems.; Review CERT and vendor guidance before changing legacy hosts.; Restrict local shell access to affected systems..

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