CVE-2000-0796
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a...
CVE-2000-0796 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 1.08%, the 65th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.08%EPSS, 65th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line 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/dmplay' Local Buffer Overflow | 2000-08-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line option.
- Record
CVE-2000-0796- 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 dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line option.
- Record
CVE-2000-0796- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0790No score
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line option.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0790- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fccg-7wjg-c6pxNo score
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a...
Buffer overflow in dmplay in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line option.
- Record
GHSA-fccg-7wjg-c6px- 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/5064
osvdb.org/1484
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0796
github.com/advisories/GHSA-fccg-7wjg-c6px