CVE-2000-0794: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
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) grosview.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.2
Event History
Sep 21, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0794?
CVE-2000-0794 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0794?
To fix CVE-2000-0794, it is recommended to remove or limit the length of the HOME environment variable, and apply any available patches from SGI.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-0794?
CVE-2000-0794 affects SGI IRIX version 6.2 specifically.
4
What programs are vulnerable due to CVE-2000-0794?
Programs such as gmemusage and gr_osview are known to be vulnerable due to CVE-2000-0794.
5
Can CVE-2000-0794 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0794 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.