CVE-2002-1516
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2002-1516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rpcbind in SGI IRIX, when using the -w command line switch, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
rpcbind in SGI IRIX, when using the -w command line switch, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
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 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.11 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.12 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.13 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.13m |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.14 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.14m |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.15 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.15m |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.16 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.16m |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.17 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.17m |
References
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10272.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10272.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1516?
rpcbind in SGI IRIX, when using the -w command line switch, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2002-1516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1516?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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