CVE-2002-0017: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 3, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in SNMP daemon (snmpd) on SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.15m allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SNMP request.
Affected Software
21 affected components
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=6.5.11f
SGI IRIX=6.5.11m
SGI IRIX=6.5.12f
SGI IRIX=6.5.12m
SGI IRIX=6.5.13f
SGI IRIX=6.5.13m
SGI IRIX=6.5.14f
SGI IRIX=6.5.14m
SGI IRIX=6.5.15f
SGI IRIX=6.5.15m
Remediation
Event History
Apr 3, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0017?
CVE-2002-0017 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution by attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0017?
To fix CVE-2002-0017, you should update the SNMP daemon to a patched version provided by SGI.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0017?
CVE-2002-0017 affects various versions of the SNMP daemon on SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.15m.
4
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-0017?
CVE-2002-0017 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
5
Is it safe to use SNMP on systems affected by CVE-2002-0017?
Using SNMP on systems affected by CVE-2002-0017 without remediation is highly unsafe and poses a significant risk.