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CVE-2003-0796

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2003-0796 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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