CVE-2003-0575

CVE-2003-0575 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the name services daemon (nsd) in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.21f, and possibly earlier versions, allows attackers to gain root privileges via the AUTH_UNIX gid list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0575?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the name services daemon (nsd) in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.21f, and possibly earlier versions, allows attackers to gain root privileges via the AUTH_UNIX gid list.
How severe is CVE-2003-0575?
CVE-2003-0575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0575 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0575?
CVE-2003-0575 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0575?
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-2003-0575 published?
CVE-2003-0575 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

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