CVE-2003-0472: Medium severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2003
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Updated

The IPv6 capability in IRIX 6.5.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) in inetd via port scanning.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.5.19

Event History

Jun 28, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 7, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0472?

CVE-2003-0472 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0472?

To fix CVE-2003-0472, consider updating the IRIX operating system to a version that does not contain the vulnerability.

3

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0472?

CVE-2003-0472 is associated with remote denial of service attacks via port scanning.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0472?

CVE-2003-0472 affects SGI IRIX version 6.5.19.

5

Can CVE-2003-0472 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0472 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

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