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CVE-2000-0893

First published: Fri Feb 02 2001(Updated: )

The presence of the Distributed GL Daemon (dgld) service on port 5232 on SGI IRIX systems allows remote attackers to identify the target host as an SGI system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0893?

    CVE-2000-0893 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it primarily facilitates OS identification rather than direct exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0893?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-0893, it is recommended to disable the Distributed GL Daemon (dgld) service if it is not required.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0893?

    CVE-2000-0893 affects SGI IRIX systems that have the Distributed GL Daemon (dgld) service running on port 5232.

  • Can CVE-2000-0893 be exploited for attacks?

    While CVE-2000-0893 itself does not directly permit exploitation, it can be used by attackers to identify SGI systems for further targeted attacks.

  • What does CVE-2000-0893 reveal about the system?

    CVE-2000-0893 allows remote attackers to determine that the target host is running an SGI IRIX operating system.

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