CVE-2002-0173

CVE-2002-0173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in cpr for the eoe.sw.cpr SGI Checkpoint-Restart Software package on SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier may allow local users to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0173?
Buffer overflow in cpr for the eoe.sw.cpr SGI Checkpoint-Restart Software package on SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier may allow local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0173?
CVE-2002-0173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0173 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0173?
CVE-2002-0173 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0173?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0173 published?
CVE-2002-0173 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

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