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.

Affected products

• GNOME / gnome_libs1.0.8 – 1.0.8
• mandrakesoft / mandrake_linux6.0 – 6.0

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbMandriva Linux Mandrake 6.0 / Gnome Libs 1.0.8 - 'espeaker' Local Buffer Overflowby Brock Tellier

References

• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717
• MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349