CVE-2000-0797
Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long...
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.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.05%EPSS, 64th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | IRIX 6.5.x - '/usr/sbin/gr_osview' Local Buffer Overflow | 1997-01-01 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo 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-2000-0791No 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-w5cpNo 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
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=200008021924.e72JOVs12558%40ix.put.poznan.pl
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5062
osvdb.org/3815
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0797
github.com/advisories/GHSA-f9qw-pwjf-w5cp