PT-1999-1732 · Gnome+1 · Gnome Libraries+1

Published 1999-09-23 · Updated 2017-12-19 · CVE-1999-1477

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: GNOME libraries version 1.0.8

Description: A buffer overflow issue in GNOME libraries allows a local user to gain root access by providing a long --espeaker argument in certain programs, such as nethack.

Recommendations: For GNOME libraries version 1.0.8, avoid using the --espeaker argument with long input in programs like nethack until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to programs that utilize the vulnerable GNOME libraries to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1477

Affected Products

Gnome Libraries

Nethack

References · 5

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/19512 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/663 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1477 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349 · Note