CVE-2005-0139: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd in SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27 does not sufficiently restrict access rights for read-mostly exports, which allows attackers to conduct unauthorized activities.

Affected Software

3 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.5.25
SGI IRIX=6.5.26
SGI IRIX=6.5.27

Event History

Sep 21, 2005
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-2005-0139?

CVE-2005-0139 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2005-0139?

CVE-2005-0139 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27.

3

How can CVE-2005-0139 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0139, restrict the access rights for read-mostly exports and apply any relevant security patches or updates.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-0139 allow?

CVE-2005-0139 allows attackers to conduct unauthorized activities by exploiting insufficiently restricted access rights.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2005-0139?

While specific exploits for CVE-2005-0139 are not widely publicized, the vulnerability's nature indicates a risk of potential exploitation.

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