## Description

Buffer overflow in GNOME libraries 1.0.8 allows local user to gain root access via a long --espeaker argument in programs such as nethack.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### gnome - gnome_libs

Affected Versions:

- 1.0.8

### mandrakesoft - mandrake_linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.0

## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717
  Exploit Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663
  Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717
  Exploit Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663
  Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349

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