CVE-2005-0139 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass access restrictions on read-only NFS exports in SGI IRIX, enabling unauthorized data access and modification.
- 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-2005-0139?
CVE-2005-0139 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 21 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd in SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27 does not sufficiently restrict access rights for read-mostly exports, which allows attackers to conduct unauthorized activities.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2005-0139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57r5-rq8g-fw77.