CVE-2002-0213: xkas in Xinet K-AShare 0.011.01 for IRIX allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on th

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-0213 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting k-ashare, irix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xkas in Xinet K-AShare 0.011.01 for IRIX allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the VOLICON file, which is copied to the .HSicon file in a shared directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sgi · xinet

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xinet k-ashare DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy k-ashare || rpm -q k-ashare || k-ashare --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison k-ashare sudo apt install k-ashare=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.01> sudo apt-mark hold k-ashare

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list k-ashare sudo dnf downgrade k-ashare-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.01> sudo dnf versionlock add k-ashare

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

sgi irix MITIGATE

Affected: 6.5 · 6.5.1 · 6.5.2 · 6.5.3 · 6.5.4 · 6.5.5 · 6.5.6 · 6.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.5

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0213?

k-ashare: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; irix: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0213 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0213 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0213 affect?

CVE-2002-0213 affects k-ashare, irix. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). xkas in Xinet K-AShare 0.011.01 for IRIX allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the VOLICON file, which is copied to the .HSicon file in a shared directory.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0213?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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