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CVE-2003-0174

Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2003-0174 — sgi — irix

The LDAP name service (nsd) in IRIX 6.5.19 and earlier does not properly verify if the USERPASSWORD attribute has been provided by an LDAP server, which could allow attackers to log in without a password.

Sunday, April 19, 2026sgiVulnios Threat Intelligence
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Executive Summary

The LDAP name service (nsd) in IRIX 6.5.19 and earlier does not properly verify if the USERPASSWORD attribute has been provided by an LDAP server, which could allow attackers to log in without a password.

Why It Matters

CVE-2003-0174 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: sgi

Products: irix

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

  • Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2003-0174.
  • Apply available patches — Visit vendor advisories for the latest security updates.
  • Monitor for exploitation — Check your SIEM/IDS logs for related indicators.

    • Use Vulnios to continuously monitor your exposure to CVE-2003-0174 and similar vulnerabilities.

    References & Sources

  • ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030407-01-P
  • http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-084.shtml
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7442
  • https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11860
  • ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030407-01-P
  • http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-084.shtml
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7442
  • https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11860

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    Affected Products

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    Sources

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