CVE-2003-0473: Critical severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
Published Jun 28, 2003
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in the IPv6 capability in IRIX 6.5.19 causes snoop to process packets as the root user, with unknown implications.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.5.19
Remediation
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-2003-0473?
The severity of CVE-2003-0473 is currently unclassified due to lack of detailed information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0473?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0473, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IRIX that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0473?
CVE-2003-0473 specifically affects IRIX version 6.5.19.
4
What implications does CVE-2003-0473 have for system security?
The implications of CVE-2003-0473 are unclear, but it allows the snoop tool to process packets as the root user, which could lead to potential security risks.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0473?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2003-0473 other than applying an update to the affected software.