CVE-2004-0483: Medium severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
Published May 20, 2004
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd for SGI IRIX 6.5.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain RPC requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.5.24
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 20, 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-2004-0483?
CVE-2004-0483 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2004-0483 affect SGI IRIX 6.5.24?
CVE-2004-0483 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop in rpc.mountd, leading to a denial of service.
3
Can CVE-2004-0483 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0483 can be exploited by remote attackers through specific RPC requests.
4
What should be done to mitigate CVE-2004-0483?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0483, it is recommended to restrict access to rpc.mountd or apply patches if available.
5
Is there a known fix for CVE-2004-0483?
There is no specific fix mentioned for CVE-2004-0483, but updating to a more secure version or configuration can help.