CVE-2003-0796: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2004
·
Updated

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd SGI IRIX 6.5.18 through 6.5.22 allows remote attackers to mount from unprivileged ports even with the -n option disabled.

Affected Software

28 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.17f
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.18f
SGI IRIX=6.5.19f
SGI IRIX=6.5.21f
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.20f
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.19m
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.17m
SGI IRIX=6.5.20m
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.18m
SGI IRIX=6.5.21m
SGI IRIX=6.5.22
SGI IRIX=6.5.16

Event History

Mar 10, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0796?

CVE-2003-0796 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0796?

To fix CVE-2003-0796, ensure that your SGI IRIX system is updated to versions 6.5.23 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2003-0796?

CVE-2003-0796 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.5.1 through 6.5.22, including several specific sub-versions.

4

Can CVE-2003-0796 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0796 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to mount from unprivileged ports.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0796?

A workaround for CVE-2003-0796 involves reconfiguring your rpc.mountd settings for enhanced security until a patch can be applied.

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