CVE-2002-0357: Undefined Security Weakness

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.passwd in the nfs.sw.nis subsystem of SGI IRIX 6.5.15 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges...

SGI IRIX contains vulnerability in rpc.passwd allowing for root compromise

Overview There is a vulnerability in rpc.passwd that could allow root compromise. Description /usr/etc/rpc.passwd, part of the nfs.sw.nis subsystem on IRIX 6.5, could permit a root compromise. No other details are available. --- Impact Intruders could gain root access. --- Solution Apply a patch ...

IRIX rpc.passwd vulnerability

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- SGI Security Advisory Title: rpc.passwd vulnerability Number: 20020601-01-P Date: June 4, 2002 Reference: CAN-2002-0357 - ----------------------- - --- Issue Specifics --- - ----------------------- It's been reported that /usr/etc/rpc.passwd has a vulnerability...