CVE-2001-0800

IRIX < 6.5.13f - Remote Code Execution via lpsched Shell Metacharacters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2001-0800. PoCs published by H D Moore, optyx, hdm, including Metasploit module exploits/irix/lpd/tagprinter_exec.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a command execution vulnerability in the Irix LPD service (in.lpd) by sending a crafted payload via TCP port 515. The exploit leverages the 'T' command to execute arbitrary commands, confirmed by checking the response for 'IRIX'.

Description

lpsched in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by H D Moore · rubyremoteirix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10033

This Metasploit module exploits a command execution vulnerability in the Irix LPD service (in.lpd) by sending a crafted payload via TCP port 515. The exploit leverages the 'T' command to execute arbitrary commands, confirmed by checking the response for 'IRIX'.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Irix LPD service (in.lpd) on all versions of Irix
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to TCP port 515 on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by optyx, hdm · rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/irix/lpd/tagprinter_exec.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a command injection vulnerability in the Irix LPD service (in.lpd) by sending a crafted 'T' command with embedded shell commands. It targets CVE-2001-0800 and allows arbitrary command execution without authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Irix in.lpd service (all versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to TCP port 515 (LPD)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_sgi
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011003-02-P
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.lsd-pl.net/files/get?IRIX/irx_lpsched2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27566

Scores

EPSS 0.5412
EPSS Percentile 98.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
sgi/irix < 6.5.13f
Published Dec 06, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026