CVE-2002-0875: Low severity SGI Fam vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2002
·
Updated

Vulnerability in FAM 2.6.8, 2.6.6, and other versions allows unprivileged users to obtain the names of files whose access is restricted to the root group.

Affected Software

6 affected components
SGI Fam=2.6.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI Fam=2.6.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
Debian Debian Linux=3.0

Event History

Sep 5, 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-2002-0875?

CVE-2002-0875 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0875?

To fix CVE-2002-0875, you should upgrade to a patched version of the FAM software or update your system to the latest version of IRIX.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0875?

CVE-2002-0875 affects users of FAM versions 2.6.6 and 2.6.8 and specific versions of SGI IRIX.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0875?

CVE-2002-0875 is a file disclosure vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to access restricted file names.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2002-0875?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2002-0875 that can allow unauthorized users to enumerate files restricted to the root group.

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