CVE-2001-0485

IRIX 6.2 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution via netprint -n Option

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2001-0485. PoCs published by LSD-PLaNET, V9.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a library path manipulation vulnerability in /usr/lib/print/netprint on IRIX systems to escalate privileges to root. It compiles a malicious shared library that overrides functions to spawn a root shell.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in netprint in IRIX 6.2, and possibly other versions, allows local users with lp privileges attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the -n option.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LSD-PLaNET · bashlocalirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/270

This exploit leverages a library path manipulation vulnerability in /usr/lib/print/netprint on IRIX systems to escalate privileges to root. It compiles a malicious shared library that overrides functions to spawn a root shell.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IRIX 5.3, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.5.11 (netprint)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access · lp group membership · Compiler toolchain (cc, ld)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by V9 · clocalirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20804

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in SGI Irix's setuid root 'netprint' utility, which loads arbitrary shared libraries via the -n option without validation. The PoC compiles a malicious shared library to execute a shell with root privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SGI Irix netprint utility (versions up to 6.4)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the 'lp' account (often passwordless on older Irix systems) · Presence of a C compiler on the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0502.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6473
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/8571
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2656
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_sgi
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20010701-01-P
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0475.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0116
EPSS Percentile 63.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
sgi/irix 6.2
Published Jun 27, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026