CVE-2000-0795: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 20, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in lpstat in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -n option.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
Event History
Oct 20, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0795?
CVE-2000-0795 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0795?
To fix CVE-2000-0795, users should upgrade to a patched version of SGI IRIX, ideally version 6.4 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.
3
Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2000-0795?
CVE-2000-0795 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.2 and 6.3.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2000-0795?
CVE-2000-0795 can be exploited by local users who have access to the lpstat command.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0795?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0795 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, compromising the system's security.