CVE-2002-0040

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Vulnerability in SGI IRIX 6.5.11 through 6.5.15f allows local users to cause privileged applications to dump core via the HOSTALIASES environment variable, which might allow the users to gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 20.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 28, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020306-01-P
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8669.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/2058
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4388
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020306-01-P
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8669.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/2058
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4388

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0040?

CVE-2002-0040 is a none vulnerability published on March 28, 2002. Vulnerability in SGI IRIX 6.5.11 through 6.5.15f allows local users to cause privileged applications to dump core via the HOSTALIASES environment variable, which might allow the users to gain privileges.

When was CVE-2002-0040 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0040 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 28, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0040 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0040 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 20.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0040?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0040, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0040

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