CVE-2002-1791

Name: CVE-2002-1791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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/20020903-02-PPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10273.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5895Patch
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020903-02-PPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-004.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10273.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5895Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1791?

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.

How severe is CVE-2002-1791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1791?

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-2002-1791?

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Source: NVD / NIST