CVE-2005-0464: gr_osview in SGI IRIX 6.5.22, and possibly other 6.5 versions, does not drop privileges when opening descripti

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2005-0464 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting irix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gr_osview in SGI IRIX 6.5.22, and possibly other 6.5 versions, does not drop privileges when opening description files while in debug mode, which allows local users to read a line from arbitrary files via the -d and -D options, which prints the line as a formatting error.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sgi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sgi irix MITIGATE

Affected: 6.5.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.5.22

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SGI IRIX 6.5.22 - GR_OSView Information Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0464?

irix: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0464 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0464 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0464 affect?

CVE-2005-0464 affects irix. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). gr_osview in SGI IRIX 6.5.22, and possibly other 6.5 versions, does not drop privileges when opening description files while in debug mode, which allows local users to read a line from arbitrary files via the -d and -D options, which prints

How urgent is CVE-2005-0464?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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