CVE-2002-0359

CVE-2002-0359 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

xfsmd for IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.16 uses weak authentication, which allows remote attackers to call dangerous RPC functions, including those that can mount or unmount xfs file systems, to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0359?
xfsmd for IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.16 uses weak authentication, which allows remote attackers to call dangerous RPC functions, including those that can mount or unmount xfs file systems, to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0359?
CVE-2002-0359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0359 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0359?
CVE-2002-0359 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0359?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0359 published?
CVE-2002-0359 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)

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