CVE-2005-2925: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2005
·Updated
runpriv in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command line for a privileged binary in /usr/sysadm/privbin.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.5.22
Remediation
Event History
Oct 11, 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-2005-2925?
CVE-2005-2925 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2925?
To fix CVE-2005-2925, you should apply the latest patches provided by SGI for IRIX 6.5.22.
3
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2005-2925?
Exploiting CVE-2005-2925 allows local users to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2925?
CVE-2005-2925 affects local users on systems running SGI IRIX version 6.5.22.
5
Is CVE-2005-2925 still a concern today?
While CVE-2005-2925 is an older vulnerability, systems still using SGI IRIX 6.5.22 can be at risk if not patched.