Heap-based Buffer Overflow in SGI IRIX Name Services Daemon (nsd) Allows Root Privilege Escalation via AUTH_UNIX GID List

CVE-2003-0575 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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.

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