CVE-2002-1516

CVE-2002-1516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rpcbind in SGI IRIX, when using the -w command line switch, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1516?
rpcbind in SGI IRIX, when using the -w command line switch, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2002-1516?
CVE-2002-1516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1516 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1516?
CVE-2002-1516 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1516?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1516 published?
CVE-2002-1516 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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