CVE-2002-1518

Name: CVE-2002-1518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mv in IRIX 6.5 creates a directory with world-writable permissions while moving a directory, which could allow local users to modify files and directories.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mv in IRIX 6.5 creates a directory with world-writable permissions while moving a directory, which could allow local users to modify files and directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sgi	Irix	6.5
Sgi	Irix	6.5.1
Sgi	Irix	6.5.2
Sgi	Irix	6.5.3
Sgi	Irix	6.5.4
Sgi	Irix	6.5.5
Sgi	Irix	6.5.6
Sgi	Irix	6.5.7
Sgi	Irix	6.5.8
Sgi	Irix	6.5.9
Sgi	Irix	6.5.10
Sgi	Irix	6.5.11
Sgi	Irix	6.5.12
Sgi	Irix	6.5.13
Sgi	Irix	6.5.13m
Sgi	Irix	6.5.14
Sgi	Irix	6.5.14m
Sgi	Irix	6.5.15
Sgi	Irix	6.5.15m
Sgi	Irix	6.5.16
Sgi	Irix	6.5.16m
Sgi	Irix	6.5.17
Sgi	Irix	6.5.17m

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020903-01-P
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10276.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/8580
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5893Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020903-01-P
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10276.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/8580
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5893Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1518?

mv in IRIX 6.5 creates a directory with world-writable permissions while moving a directory, which could allow local users to modify files and directories.

How severe is CVE-2002-1518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1518?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1518?

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Source: NVD / NIST