CVE-1999-1483

Summary

CVE-1999-1483 is a buffer overflow vulnerability impacting the zgv component of svgalib 1.2.10 and earlier versions. This issue arises when handling overly long HOME environment variables, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security and should be addressed promptly through updates or patches.

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