high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1489
Buffer overflow in TestChip function in XFree86 SuperProbe in Slackware Linux 3.1 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -nopr argument.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Slackware Linux 3.1 - '/usr/X11/bin/SuperProbe' Local Buffer Overflow1997-03-04 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in TestChip function in XFree86 SuperProbe in Slackware Linux 3.1 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -nopr argument.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | Version 3.1 |