CVE-1999-0409

Description

Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.

Affected products

• SUSE / suse_linux3.5 – 3.5
• SUSE / suse_linux5.2 – 5.2

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbS.u.S.E Linux 5.2 - 'gnuplot' Local Overflow / Local Privilege Escalationby xnec

References

• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/319