SGI IRIX 6.5.5/6.5.8 Embedded Support Partner Daemon rpc.espd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX 6.5.5/6.5.8. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file rpc.espd of the component Embedded Support Partner Daemon. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0331. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SGI IRIX 6.5.5/6.5.8 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the file rpc.espd of the component Embedded Support Partner Daemon. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was presented 05/07/2001 by ISS X-Force Research (ERNE) with X-Force as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0331. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 66048 (SGI IRIX rpc.espd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 6.5.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 595. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 627.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6502), SecurityFocus (BID 2714†), OSVDB (1822†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6675†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IRIX 6.5.9

Snort ID: 595
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-RPC portmap espd request TCP
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Suricata ID: 2100595
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02/21/2003 +604 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: ISS X-Force Research (ERNE)
Organization: X-Force
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0331 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0331
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16833
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X-Force: 6502
SecurityFocus: 2714 - IRIX rpc.espd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1822 - IRIX rpc.espd Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 6675 - Buffer Overflow in SGI IRIX 6.5.5 - 6.5.8 via ESP Daemon, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 16:16
Updated: 10/07/2025 10:14
Changes: 07/04/2014 16:16 (74), 05/28/2019 17:52 (1), 12/15/2024 01:53 (17), 10/07/2025 10:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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