CVE-1999-0409

SUSE Linux - Buffer Overflow in gnuplot

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0409. PoCs published by xnec.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in gnuplot 3.5 (pre-3.6) on Linux, specifically S.u.S.E. Linux 5.2, where gnuplot is installed suid root. The exploit uses a stack-based overflow to execute shellcode that modifies the saved UID in /dev/mem to escalate privileges.

Description

Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by xnec · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19254

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in gnuplot 3.5 (pre-3.6) on Linux, specifically S.u.S.E. Linux 5.2, where gnuplot is installed suid root. The exploit uses a stack-based overflow to execute shellcode that modifies the saved UID in /dev/mem to escalate privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: gnuplot 3.5 (pre-3.6) on S.u.S.E. Linux 5.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: gnuplot installed suid root · access to the target system · knowledge of the kstat address
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/319

Scores

EPSS 0.0071
EPSS Percentile 48.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
suse/suse_linux 3.5
suse/suse_linux 5.2
Published Mar 04, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026