Vulnerability Description
xfsmd for IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.16 uses weak authentication, which allows remote attackers to call dangerous RPC functions, including those that can mount or unmount xfs file systems, to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 6.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020606-01-IPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102459162909825&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9401.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521147US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5072
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020606-01-IPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102459162909825&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9401.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521147US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5072
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0359?
CVE-2002-0359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). xfsmd for IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.16 uses weak authentication, which allows remote attackers to call dangerous RPC functions, including those that can mount or unmount xfs file systems, to gain root priv...
How severe is CVE-2002-0359?
CVE-2002-0359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Irix.