CVE-2002-1518: mv in IRIX 6.5 creates a directory with world-writable permissions while moving a directory, which could al...

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CVE-2002-1518 is an old local permissions flaw in the IRIX 6.5 mv command. When moving a directory, mv could create a directory with world-writable permissions, allowing local users to change files or directories they should not control. This mainly matters for legacy SGI IRIX systems with untrusted or shared local users. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running SGI IRIX 6.5, especially multi-user systems or environments where local shell access is granted to less-trusted users. Modern Linux, Windows, and macOS environments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Low for most organizations, but moderate for any business still depending on IRIX 6.5. Prioritize discovery of legacy IRIX assets, then patch or isolate them. The main risk is local tampering, not remote compromise based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining SGI IRIX 6.5 systems.; Review the SGI vendor advisory referenced as 20020903-01-P.; Apply SGI-recommended patches or vendor guidance where available..

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Jul 11, 2026, 23:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.