CVE-2005-0138: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0138: rpc.mountd in SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27 does not correctly allow access to anonymous clients that...

rpc.mountd in SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27 does not correctly allow access to anonymous clients that connect from a system whose hostname can not be determined. NOTE: while this issue occurs in a security mechanism, there is no apparent attacker role and probably does not satisfy the CVE definition of a vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old SGI IRIX NFS mount daemon issue affecting IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27. The CVE notes it may not be a true vulnerability because no clear attacker role is apparent. Business urgency is low unless legacy IRIX systems still support NFS workflows requiring anonymous client access. Exposure is limited to legacy SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, or 6.5.27 systems running rpc.mountd/NFS. Most modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain IRIX for specialized workloads. Low priority for most organizations, but verify legacy infrastructure. If affected IRIX systems support critical production, treat as a legacy risk review rather than an emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory for SGI IRIX 6.5.25, 6.5.26, and 6.5.27 systems.; Check the SGI advisory for official patch or configuration guidance.; Review whether NFS/rpc.mountd is enabled on any affected system..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 17:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 21, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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