CVE-2002-0357

Description

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.passwd in the nfs.sw.nis subsystem of SGI IRIX 6.5.15 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Vendor Advisory sgi.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020601-01-P	patch vendor advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-087.shtml	third party advisory government resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9261.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4939	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/430419	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.osvdb.org/834	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0357?: CVE-2002-0357 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0357?: To fix CVE-2002-0357, 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-2002-0357 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0357 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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