Vulnerability Description
xfsdq in xfsdump does not create quota information files securely, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfsdump | Xfsdump | 2.0.0 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030404-01-PPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-283PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111673US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:047
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030404-01-PPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-283PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111673US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:047
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0173?
CVE-2003-0173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). xfsdq in xfsdump does not create quota information files securely, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2003-0173?
CVE-2003-0173 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfsdump Xfsdump, Sgi Irix.