CVE-2002-0173: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
41 affected components
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.4
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.2f
SGI IRIX=6.5.2m
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.3f
SGI IRIX=6.5.3m
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.4f
SGI IRIX=6.5.4m
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.5f
SGI IRIX=6.5.5m
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.6f
SGI IRIX=6.5.6m
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.7f
SGI IRIX=6.5.7m
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.8f
SGI IRIX=6.5.8m
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.9f
SGI IRIX=6.5.9m
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.10f
SGI IRIX=6.5.10m
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-2002-0173?
CVE-2002-0173 has a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
How is CVE-2002-0173 exploited?
CVE-2002-0173 can be exploited by local users exploiting the buffer overflow in the cpr tool.