CVE-1999-1477 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in GNOME libraries to gain root privileges via crafted arguments in applications like nethack.
- 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-1999-1477?
CVE-1999-1477 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1477?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gnome Gnome Libs, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1477?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1477 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-1999-1477 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1477 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fm6-5ph4-2rpq.