CVE-1999-1483

Summary

CVE-1999-1483 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the zgv component in svgalib version 1.2.10 and earlier. Maliciously crafted HOME environment variables that exceed the intended buffer size can be exploited by local users to execute arbitrary code on the system. This issue poses a significant risk as it can be used to gain unauthorized access or install malware, potentially leading to serious security consequences. Users are strongly advised to update their svgalib installation to a patched version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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