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

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.

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