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CVE-2000-0795: Buffer overflow in lpstat in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -n option.

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

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CVE-2000-0795 is a local privilege escalation in the IRIX lpstat utility. On IRIX 6.2 and 6.3, a user with local access could trigger a buffer overflow and potentially become root. This matters mainly for legacy SGI/IRIX systems that still allow shell or interactive user access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SGI IRIX 6.2 or 6.3 hosts where lpstat is installed and local users can execute it. Organizations without IRIX assets are not exposed based on the supplied sources. Prioritize only if legacy IRIX systems still support users or sensitive operations. For affected hosts, the business risk is high because local access could become full system control. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for IRIX 6.2 and 6.3.; Check archived vendor or SecurityFocus guidance for lpstat fixes.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators only..

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