CVE-2000-0797 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IRIX gr_osview to gain elevated privileges via a long -D option.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0797?
CVE-2000-0797 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0797 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0797 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9qw-pwjf-w5cp.