CVE-2002-1517: Medium severity SGI Freeware vulnerability
Published Apr 2, 2003
·Updated
fsrefs in IRIX 6.5 allows local users to conduct unauthorized file activities via a symlink attack, possibly via the .fsrlast file.
Affected Software
24 affected components
SGI Freeware=1.0
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=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.13m
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.14m
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.15m
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
SGI IRIX=6.5.16m
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.17m
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1517?
CVE-2002-1517 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file activities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1517?
To fix CVE-2002-1517, users should apply available patches from SGI for IRIX 6.5 or update to a newer version if possible.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1517?
CVE-2002-1517 affects local users on systems running SGI IRIX 6.5 and its subsequent updates.
4
What type of attack is CVE-2002-1517?
CVE-2002-1517 involves a symlink attack that allows unauthorized file operations.
5
Is CVE-2002-1517 still relevant today?
While CVE-2002-1517 pertains to an older system, it is still relevant for organizations using SGI IRIX 6.5.