CVE-1999-1477

Gnome Libs - Buffer Overflow

Title source: rule

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Brock Tellier · bashlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19512

Scores

EPSS 0.0033
EPSS Percentile 55.9%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
gnome/gnome_libs 1.0.8
mandrakesoft/mandrake_linux 6.0
Published Sep 23, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026