CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0683

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

NFS in SGI versions 6.5.21m and 6.5.21f does not perform access checks in certain configurations when an /etc/exports entry uses wildcards without any hostnames or groups, potentially allowing attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to resources, leading to potential data security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review and modify NFS configurations to avoid using wildcards without specifying hostnames or groups.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

NFS in SGI 6.5.21m and 6.5.21f does not perform access checks in certain configurations when an /etc/exports entry uses wildcards without any hostnames or groups, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

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