CVE-2000-0798

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The truncate function in IRIX 6.x does not properly check for privileges when the file is in the xfs file system, which allows local users to delete the contents of arbitrary files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 84.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 20, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/8569
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1540
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/8569
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1540
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

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20137✓ verified
First seen Feb 1, 1997
IRIX 6.2/6.3/6.4 - xfs truncate() Privilege Check
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0798?

CVE-2000-0798 is a none vulnerability published on October 20, 2000. The truncate function in IRIX 6.x does not properly check for privileges when the file is in the xfs file system, which allows local users to delete the contents of arbitrary files.

When was CVE-2000-0798 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0798 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-2000-0798 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0798 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0798?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0798, 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-2000-0798

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