CVE-2000-0797

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long...

7.2 HighPublic exploit

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Exploit likelihood

1.05%Down 0.7 points since Feb 4, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.2

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Record: CVE-2000-0797
CVSS 2.0: 7.2 HighAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Record: CVE-2000-0797
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2000-0791 No score

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Record: EUVD-2000-0791
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f9qw-pwjf-w5cp No score

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long...

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Record: GHSA-f9qw-pwjf-w5cp
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

sgi irix

Public exploits

Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.

Public exploits
Source	Link	Date
Exploit-DB	IRIX 6.5.x - '/usr/sbin/gr_osview' Local Buffer Overflow	1997-01-01

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2000-0797 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Sgi Irix, published October 20, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.05%, the 64th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

Exploit likelihood

What each source reports

Affected products

Public exploits

History

In short

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