medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0409
Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- S.u.S.E Linux 5.2 - 'gnuplot' Local Overflow / Local Privilege Escalation1999-03-04 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Suse Linux | Versions 3.5, 5.2 |