# CVE-2001-0331: Buffer overflow in Embedded Support Partner (ESP) daemon (rpc.espd) in IRIX 6.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-09-18 · Updated: 2024-08-29

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Embedded Support Partner (ESP) daemon (rpc.espd) in IRIX 6.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/1822
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/258632
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6502
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010501-01-P
- http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise76.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2714

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