CVE-2000-0796

IRIX 6.2-6.3 - Local Buffer Overflow via dmplay Command Line Option

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0796. PoCs published by Last Stage of Delirium.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in IRIX's dmplay via an overly long DISPLAY environment variable. It uses shellcode to spawn a shell and includes NOP sleds and precise memory addressing for IRIX 6.2 and 6.3.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Last Stage of Delirium · clocalirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20128

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in IRIX's dmplay via an overly long DISPLAY environment variable. It uses shellcode to spawn a shell and includes NOP sleds and precise memory addressing for IRIX 6.2 and 6.3.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IRIX dmplay (versions 6.2, 6.3)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target system · Ability to set environment variables
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/1528
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5064
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/1484

Scores

EPSS 0.0108
EPSS Percentile 60.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
sgi/irix 6.2
sgi/irix 6.3
Published Oct 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026