CVE-1999-1483 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in zgv triggered by a long HOME environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1483?
CVE-1999-1483 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 zgv in svgalib 1.2.10 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1483?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Svgalib Svgalib.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1483?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1483 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-1999-1483 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1483 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mh54-rc24-qv85.