CVE-2004-0137: Low severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
Published Jun 23, 2004
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in init for IRIX 6.5.20 through 6.5.24 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system panic) as a result of "page invalidation issues."
Affected Software
8 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.5.20f
SGI IRIX=6.5.20m
SGI IRIX=6.5.21f
SGI IRIX=6.5.21m
SGI IRIX=6.5.22
SGI IRIX=6.5.23
SGI IRIX=6.5.24
SGI IRIX=6.5.25
Event History
Jun 23, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0137?
CVE-2004-0137 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to cause a denial of service through system panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0137?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0137, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IRIX, specifically beyond version 6.5.24.
3
Which versions of IRIX are affected by CVE-2004-0137?
CVE-2004-0137 affects IRIX versions 6.5.20 through 6.5.24.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2004-0137?
CVE-2004-0137 can be exploited by local users on the affected systems.
5
What impact does CVE-2004-0137 have on IRIX systems?
The impact of CVE-2004-0137 on IRIX systems is a denial of service, which can lead to complete system unavailability.