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CVE-2002-1791: SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17 creates temporary desktop files with world-writable permissions, which allows l...

SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17 creates temporary desktop files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to overwrite or corrupt those files.

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CVE-2002-1791 affects SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17. The desktop environment creates temporary files with permissions that let any local user modify them. This can allow local users to overwrite or corrupt those files, creating integrity and availability risk on legacy IRIX systems. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still operating SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17, especially shared or multi-user systems. Internet exposure is not indicated because the described attacker is local. Treat as a legacy-system hygiene issue. Urgency is highest where IRIX systems are shared, business-critical, or hard to recover. If no IRIX assets exist, no action is required beyond documenting non-exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify any SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17 systems.; Review the SGI advisory for official patch or configuration guidance.; Restrict local shell or desktop access to trusted users..

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