PT-1999-1349 · Xi Graphics · Xi Graphics Accelerated-X Server

Published 1999-06-25 · Updated 2008-09-09 · CVE-1999-0778

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server (affected versions not specified)

Description A buffer overflow issue in the Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access by providing a long display or query parameter.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-0778

Affected Products

Xi Graphics Accelerated-X Server

References · 3

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/19370 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0778 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/488 · Note