Unscored severity · published Sep 23, 1999
CVE-1999-1477
Buffer overflow in GNOME libraries 1.0.8 allows local user to gain root access via a long --espeaker argument in programs such as nethack
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CVSS
1.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Buffer overflow in GNOME libraries 1.0.8 allows local user to gain root access via a long --espeaker argument in programs such as nethack.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.1% · higher than 65% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GL
Gnome Libs · Gnome
1.0.8 · source: NVD
ML
Mandrake Linux · Mandrakesoft
6.0 · source: NVD