CVE-2002-1915: tip on multiple BSD-based operating systems allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prev...

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This is an old local denial-of-service issue in tip on multiple BSD-based operating systems. A local user who can lock /var/log/acculog can prevent tip from executing. It matters mainly for legacy BSD environments where tip is still present and usable by local users. The sources do not provide active exploitation or patch details. Exposure is likely limited to BSD-based systems that include tip, use /var/log/acculog, and allow untrusted or low-privileged local users. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated because the described condition requires local access. Low urgency unless the organization still operates legacy BSD systems with untrusted local users. Treat it as a hygiene and legacy-risk item rather than an emergency, because no active exploitation or remote attack path is documented. Mitigation focus: Check BSD vendor guidance for affected releases and historical fixes.; Restrict local shell access to trusted users only.; Limit access to tip where it is not operationally required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 19:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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