CVE-1999-1477
Gnome Gnome Lib — NVD-CWE-Other
EPSS 0.00102
- Published: 1999-09-23T04:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Gnome
- Products: Gnome Lib
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-1999-1477 — 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. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
Related CVE by CWE
No related CWE found.
Top CVE for Vendor
No items for this vendor.
Recently Exploited Similar Vulnerabilities
No recent KEV-listed items for this vendor/product.
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.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: Gnome Lib from Gnome is impacted (CWE: unspecified).
Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.
Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.
CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717 [Exploit, Vendor Advisory]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663 [Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory]
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349 []
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28717 [Exploit, Vendor Advisory]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/663 [Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory]
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3349 []