CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0173

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in cpr for the SGI Checkpoint-Restart Software package on SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier may allow local users to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and restrict system access to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in cpr for the eoe.sw.cpr SGI Checkpoint-Restart Software package on SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier may allow local users to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS