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CVE-2002-0173: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 16 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in cpr for the eoe.sw.cpr SGI Checkpoint-Restart Software package on SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier may allow local users to gain root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=6.5.9f
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.4m
SGI IRIX=6.5.3f
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.4f
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.9m
SGI IRIX=6.5.10m
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.7m
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.2f
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=6.5.2m
SGI IRIX=6.5.8m
SGI IRIX=6.5.6f
SGI IRIX=6.5.7f
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.3m
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.6m
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.8f
SGI IRIX=6.5.5f
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.10f
SGI IRIX=6.5.5m

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0173?

    CVE-2002-0173 has a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0173?

    To fix CVE-2002-0173, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the SGI IRIX operating system.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-0173?

    CVE-2002-0173 affects multiple versions of the SGI IRIX operating system, particularly versions prior to 6.5.10.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2002-0173?

    The consequences of CVE-2002-0173 include unauthorized access and control over the system due to local privilege escalation.

  • How is CVE-2002-0173 exploited?

    CVE-2002-0173 can be exploited by local users exploiting the buffer overflow in the cpr tool.

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