HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2000-0799
LOWPOC

CVE-2000-0799

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 20, 2000· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

inpview in InPerson in SGI IRIX 5.3 through IRIX 6.5.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the .ilmpAAA temporary file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-0799 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-0799. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

sgi1 product(s)
irix
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2000-0799
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 20, 2000

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2000-0799 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.