CVE-1999-1477

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

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717
  ExploitVendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663
  ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717
  ExploitVendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663
  ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349