CVE-2002-0038

Description

Vulnerability in the cache-limiting function of the unified name service daemon (nsd) in IRIX 6.5.4 through 6.5.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by forcing the cache to fill the disk.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.91% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory sgi.com Vendor Advisory sgi.com Vendor Advisory sgi.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020102-01-I	patch vendor advisory
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020102-02-I	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3882	vdb entry
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020102-03-P	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7907	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0038?: CVE-2002-0038 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0038?: To fix CVE-2002-0038, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0038 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0038 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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