CVE-1999-0778 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Accelerated-X server to gain root privileges via malicious display parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0778?
CVE-1999-0778 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0778?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xi Graphics Accelerated-X Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0778?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0778 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0778 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qr3-wfmq-mc4w.