IRIX 'mv' Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been discovered in the 'mv' command included in the IRIX operating system. The 'mv' command is part of the eoe.sw.base package, which is installed by default.

Reportedly the 'mv' command creates insecure permissions for renamed directories.

This issue could allow unauthorized users to read and modify sensitive system files and resources.


 

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