CVE-2002-2185: Medium severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) allows local users to cause a denial of service via an IGMP membership report to a target's Ethernet address instead of the Multicast group address, which causes the target to stop sending reports to the router and effectively disconnect the group from the network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2185?
CVE-2002-2185 has a moderate severity level, enabling a denial of service through IGMP membership reports.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2185?
To mitigate CVE-2002-2185, ensure that your network devices are configured to filter or block invalid IGMP messages.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-2185?
CVE-2002-2185 affects several versions of SGI IRIX, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE Linux among others.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-2185?
The impact of CVE-2002-2185 is that it can cause a denial of service, effectively disconnecting multicast groups from the router.
Can CVE-2002-2185 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-2185 can be exploited locally by users to disrupt network communication.