CVE-2002-0171: High severity SGI Irisconsole vulnerability
Published May 16, 2002
·Updated
IRISconsole 2.0 may allow users to log into the icadmin account with an incorrect password in some circumstances, which could allow users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SGI Irisconsole=2.0
Remediation
Event History
May 16, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 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-2002-0171?
CVE-2002-0171 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0171?
To fix CVE-2002-0171, ensure that the latest security patches for IRISconsole 2.0 are applied and review account access configurations.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0171?
Users of IRISconsole version 2.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0171.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2002-0171?
The impact of CVE-2002-0171 includes unauthorized access to the icadmin account, potentially allowing users to elevate their privileges.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0171?
CVE-2002-0171 is a security vulnerability that involves improper authentication leading to privilege escalation.