CVE-2002-1786
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.14 applies a umask of 022 to root core dumps, which allows local users to read the core dumps and possibly obtain sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.6 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.1 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.10 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.12 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.9 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.3 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.14 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.8 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.5 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.4 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.11 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.2 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.7 | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1786?
CVE-2002-1786 has a moderate severity rating due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1786?
Fix CVE-2002-1786 by changing the umask for root core dumps to a more restrictive value.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1786?
CVE-2002-1786 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.5 through 6.5.14.
Can local users exploit CVE-2002-1786?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2002-1786 to read root core dumps and potentially access sensitive information.
Is CVE-2002-1786 related to file permissions?
Yes, CVE-2002-1786 is directly related to the umask setting that affects file permissions for root core dumps.
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