CVE-2005-2925: runpriv in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shel

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HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2925 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting irix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

runpriv in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command line for a privileged binary in /usr/sysadm/privbin.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-12
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

2005-10-12 13:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 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 6.5.28 - 'runpriv' Design Error

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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-2005-2925?

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

Is CVE-2005-2925 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2925 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-2005-2925 affect?

CVE-2005-2925 affects irix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). runpriv in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command line for a privileged binary in /usr/sysadm/privbin.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2925?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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