CVE-1999-1483
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jun 19, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1483 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the zgv component in svgalib versions 1.2.10 and below. Maliciously crafted HOME environment variables can be used by local users to exploit this issue, resulting in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient bounds checking on input data, which can lead to memory corruption and potential code injection. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to gain elevated privileges or install unauthorized software.
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