CVE-2000-0796 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dmplay utility within IRIX versions 6.2 and 6.3. This flaw allows a local attacker to achieve root privileges by supplying an excessively long command-line option. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability is critical due to its local attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for IRIX 6.5.x is available on ExploitDB, indicating proof-of-concept code exists, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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