CVE-2003-0574: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2003
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.20, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to cause a core dump in scheme and possibly gain privileges via certain environment variables, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0797 and CVE-1999-0028.

Affected Software

21 affected components
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=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.18
SGI IRIX=6.5.19
SGI IRIX=6.5.20

Event History

Aug 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0574?

The severity of CVE-2003-0574 is classified as low to moderate due to its impact on local users allowing potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0574?

To fix CVE-2003-0574, update your SGI IRIX system to the latest version beyond 6.5.20.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0574?

CVE-2003-0574 affects local users of SGI IRIX versions 6.5.x up to and including 6.5.20.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2003-0574?

CVE-2003-0574 is associated with local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to potential core dumps.

5

Is CVE-2003-0574 the same as CVE-2001-0797 or CVE-1999-0028?

No, CVE-2003-0574 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0797 and CVE-1999-0028.

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