medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1483
Buffer overflow in zgv in svgalib 1.2.10 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- zgv - '$HOME' Local Buffer Overflow1997-06-20 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in zgv in svgalib 1.2.10 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Svgalib | Svgalib | through 1.2.10 |