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7.5

IRIX rpc.mountd lets remote users mount filesystems

CVE-2003-0796 · published 22 years ago
Summary

The rpc.mountd service in SGI IRIX versions 6.5.18 to 6.5.22 can be tricked into allowing connections from any network port, even when the security option is turned off. This could let an outsider attach to your file system and access data they shouldn’t see. Apply the vendor’s patch or upgrade to a newer IRIX release that corrects the behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sgi irix 6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4
6.5.5
6.5.6
6.5.7
6.5.8
6.5.9
6.5.10
6.5.11
16 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd SGI IRIX 6.5.18 through 6.5.22 allows remote attackers to mount from unprivileged ports even with the -n option disabled.
Unknown vulnerability in rpc.mountd SGI IRIX 6.5.18 through 6.5.22 allows remote attackers to mount from unprivileged ports even with the -n option disabled.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published29 Mar 2004
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-0796 · NVD
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