CVE-2002-0174
UnknownEPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2002-0174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nsd on SGI IRIX before 6.5.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the nsd.dump file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nsd on SGI IRIX before 6.5.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the nsd.dump file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.1 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.2 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.3 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.4 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.5 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.6 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.7 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.8 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.9 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.10 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0174?
nsd on SGI IRIX before 6.5.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the nsd.dump file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0174?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0174?
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