CVE-2003-0575 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in SGI IRIX nsd allows attackers to gain root privileges via crafted AUTH_UNIX gid lists.
- 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-2003-0575?
CVE-2003-0575 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 1 Aug 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the name services daemon (nsd) in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.21f, and possibly earlier versions, allows attackers to gain root privileges via the AUTH_UNIX gid list.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0575?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0575?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0575 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-2003-0575 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0575 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2qc-c4q2-x8c2.