CVE-2000-0797: Buffer overflow in gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2000-0797 is an old local privilege-escalation flaw in SGI IRIX 6.2 and 6.3. A user with access to the system could abuse gr_osview to gain higher privileges. Business urgency is mainly for organizations still running legacy IRIX systems in labs, manufacturing, or archive environments. Exposure is limited to legacy SGI IRIX 6.2 or 6.3 systems where local users can execute gr_osview. Internet exposure is not the main concern; insider, shared-account, or compromised local-access scenarios matter most. Prioritize if IRIX still supports business-critical operations or shared user access. For most modern environments, this is a legacy hygiene issue. For active IRIX estates, treat it as a privilege-escalation risk requiring patch review or isolation. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining SGI IRIX 6.2 or 6.3 systems.; Review SGI advisory 20040104-01-P for vendor-approved remediation.; Apply applicable SGI security patches if available for the deployed release..

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Jul 11, 2026, 22:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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