CVE-2002-0652

CVE-2002-0652 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters that are not properly filtered from several calls to the popen() function, such as export_fs().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0652?
xfsmd for IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters that are not properly filtered from several calls to the popen() function, such as export_fs().
How severe is CVE-2002-0652?
CVE-2002-0652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0652 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0652?
CVE-2002-0652 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0652?
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-2002-0652 published?
CVE-2002-0652 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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