# 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 t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020606-01-I
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102459162909825&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9401.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5072
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/521147

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