CVE-2000-0795

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in lpstat in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -n option.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 62.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 20, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/1485
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1529
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=200008021924.e72JOVs12558%40ix.put.poznan.pl
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/1485
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1529
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=200008021924.e72JOVs12558%40ix.put.poznan.pl

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-265✓ verified
First seen May 7, 2001
IRIX 5.3/6.2/6.3/6.4/6.5/6.5.11 - '/usr/bin/lpstat' Local Overflow / Local Privilege Escalation
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Exploit-DBEDB-20129✓ verified
First seen Nov 1, 1998
IRIX 6.2/6.3 - '/bin/lpstat' Local Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0795?

CVE-2000-0795 is a none vulnerability published on October 20, 2000. Buffer overflow in lpstat in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -n option.

When was CVE-2000-0795 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0795 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 20, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0795 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0795 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 62.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0795?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0795, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0795

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