CVE-1999-0778

Summary

CVE-1999-0778 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server. Local users can exploit this issue by supplying excessively long display or query parameters, causing the buffer to overflow. The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to gain root access to the system. This security flaw poses a serious risk to systems running the affected software and requires immediate attention and patching.

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