CVE-2003-0680: High severity sgi irix vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2003
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in NFS for SGI IRIX 6.5.21 and earlier may allow an NFS client to bypass read-only restrictions.
Affected Software
3 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.5.21
SGI IRIX=6.5.21f
SGI IRIX=6.5.21m
Event History
Sep 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Oct 6, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0680?
CVE-2003-0680 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows an NFS client to bypass read-only restrictions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0680?
To fix CVE-2003-0680, it is recommended to update SGI IRIX to a version later than 6.5.21.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0680?
CVE-2003-0680 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.5.21, 6.5.21f, and 6.5.21m.
4
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2003-0680?
CVE-2003-0680 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to read-only data stored on NFS.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0680?
A workaround for CVE-2003-0680 can include disabling NFS service temporarily until the system is updated.