CVE-1999-1482
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 19, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1482 is a vulnerability affecting SVGAlib's zgv 3.0-7 and earlier versions. This issue grants local users the ability to elevate privileges, specifically through a leak of the iopl(3) privileges to child processes. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized users to gain root access, potentially leading to serious security consequences. It is crucial for users to update their SVGAlib installations to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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