CVE-2000-0794

IRIX libgl.so - Local Buffer Overflow via HOME Environment Variable

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0794. PoCs published by Last Stage of Delirium.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in libgl.so on IRIX 6.2 via the $HOME environment variable. It leverages SUID binaries like gmemusage or gr_osview to execute arbitrary shellcode, achieving root privilege escalation.

Description

Buffer overflow in IRIX libgl.so library allows local users to gain root privileges via a long HOME variable to programs such as (1) gmemusage and (2) gr_osview.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Last Stage of Delirium · clocalirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20127

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in libgl.so on IRIX 6.2 via the $HOME environment variable. It leverages SUID binaries like gmemusage or gr_osview to execute arbitrary shellcode, achieving root privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IRIX 6.2 with vulnerable libgl.so (used by gmemusage or gr_osview)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable IRIX 6.2 system · Presence of SUID binaries (gmemusage or gr_osview)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1527
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/5063.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/8568

Scores

EPSS 0.0080
EPSS Percentile 51.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
sgi/irix 6.2
Published Oct 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026