CVE-1999-1489

Summary

CVE-1999-1489 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the TestChip function in XFree86 SuperProbe found in Slackware Linux 3.1. Maliciously crafted long -nopr arguments can be used by local users to manipulate the buffer and execute arbitrary code, leading to potential privilege escalation and gaining root access. This issue poses a significant risk, allowing unauthorized users to take control of the affected system.

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