CVE-1999-0409

Summary

CVE-1999-0409 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Linux version 3.5 of gnuplot. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending crafted input to the vulnerable application, resulting in a stack overflow. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root access, making this a critical security risk for local users. The vulnerability can be potentially exploited through various means, such as email attachments or malicious websites, making it essential to apply the available patch as soon as possible. gnuplot users on Linux version 3.5 are urged to update their software to mitigate the risk of this exploit.

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