Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2001-0800?

Affected: Irix (Sgi). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2001-0800 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2001-0800 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2001-0800?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2001-0800?

Fixed versions are available, including Irix 6.5.13f.

How urgently should CVE-2001-0800 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2001-0800

CriticalPublic exploit

lpsched in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Published Dec 6, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2001-0800 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Irix (Sgi).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Irix 6.5.13f.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

54%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

lpsched in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IrixSgi	See advisory	6.5.13f

Patched Releases

Irix

6.5.13f

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 6, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

exploitMSF tagprinter_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-10033
otherhttp://www.lsd-pl.net/files/get?IRIX/irx_lpsched2
other27566

FAQ

Common Questions.

lpsched in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
Affected: Irix (Sgi). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Irix 6.5.13f.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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