# error: open /etc/passwd: permission denied

- **ID:** `go/os-open-permission-denied`
- **Domain:** go
- **Category:** system_error
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 80%

## Root Cause

The process lacks the necessary file system permissions to open the specified file.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| 1.15 | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **** (85% success)
   ```
   Check file permissions and adjust the program to use a file it has access to.
   ```
2. **** (90% success)
   ```
   Use os.OpenFile with appropriate flags and error handling.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — This is insecure and may not be possible on read-only file systems. (70% fail)
- **** — Running as root is a security risk and may not be allowed in production. (60% fail)