CVE-2002-0017 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the SNMP daemon on SGI IRIX systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0017?
CVE-2002-0017 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in SNMP daemon (snmpd) on SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.15m allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SNMP request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94xq-fcm2-hwwr.