CVE-2002-0174

N/A Unknown
Published: May 29, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

nsd on SGI IRIX before 6.5.11 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the nsd.dump file.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020501-01-I
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8981.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4655
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020501-01-I
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8981.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4655
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
36th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sgi