CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0357

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unknown vulnerability in rpc.passwd in the nfs.sw.nis subsystem of SGI IRIX 6.5.15 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk by allowing local users unauthorized access to the administrator account.

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)

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.passwd in the nfs.sw.nis subsystem of SGI IRIX 6.5.15 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

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