CVE-2000-0797

IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 - Local Privilege Escalation via gr_osview -D Option Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0797. PoCs published by Last Stage of Delirium.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the 'gr_osview' command on IRIX systems, allowing local attackers to gain root privileges. It constructs a malicious buffer with NOP sleds, shellcode, and carefully calculated return addresses to overwrite the stack.

Description

Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Last Stage of Delirium · clocalirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20126

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the 'gr_osview' command on IRIX systems, allowing local attackers to gain root privileges. It constructs a malicious buffer with NOP sleds, shellcode, and carefully calculated return addresses to overwrite the stack.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IRIX gr_osview (versions 6.2, 6.3 with IP:17,19,20,21,22,32)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the IRIX system · Presence of vulnerable gr_osview binary
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5062
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/3815
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1526
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_sgi
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040104-01-P.asc

Scores

EPSS 0.0106
EPSS Percentile 59.9%

Details

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