CVE-1999-1489

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 4, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1489 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the TestChip function in XFree86 SuperProbe found in Slackware Linux 3.1. A maliciously crafted long -nopr argument can be exploited by local users to overwrite memory and ultimately gain root privileges, compromising the system's security. This issue can lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized access and system takeover. Users of Slackware Linux 3.1 are encouraged to update their systems to mitigate this risk.

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