CVE-2003-0574: Unknown vulnerability in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.20, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users t...

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CVE-2003-0574 affects SGI IRIX systems and may let a local user crash the “scheme” program and possibly gain higher privileges using environment variables. The public record is sparse, and no active exploitation is indicated. Risk matters mainly for organizations still operating legacy IRIX systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.20, and possibly earlier versions, where local users can access the affected “scheme” functionality. Prioritize if SGI IRIX remains in production or supports critical operations. For most modern environments this is low-volume legacy risk, but local privilege escalation on unsupported systems can undermine system integrity. Mitigation focus: Review SGI advisory 20030702-01-P for vendor-specific remediation.; Apply any SGI-provided patches applicable to the installed IRIX release.; Restrict local shell access to trusted users only..

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Jul 12, 2026, 02:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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