CVE-2014-7302

Name: CVE-2014-7302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T18:15:10.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7302 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files by executing /opt/sgi/sgimc/bin/vx.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files by executing /opt/sgi/sgimc/bin/vx.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Sgi Tempo	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129465/SGI-Tempo-vx-Setuid-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/2014/12/02/sgi-suid-root-privilege-escalation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129465/SGI-Tempo-vx-Setuid-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/2014/12/02/sgi-suid-root-privilege-escalation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7302?

SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files by executing /opt/sgi/sgimc/bin/vx.

How severe is CVE-2014-7302?

CVE-2014-7302 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7302?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-7302?

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Source: NVD / NIST