CVE-1999-1477

Summary

CVE-1999-1477 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting GNOME libraries version 1.0.8. A local user can exploit this issue by passing a long argument to certain programs, such as nethack, that make use of the --espeaker option. Successful exploitation results in the overwriting of memory buffers, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain root access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems with vulnerable installations of GNOME libraries and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate such threats.

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