PUBLISHED DATE: September 23, 1999CVE-1999-1477:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

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.

Products

• GNOME Libs 1.0.8
• MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.0

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1477, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1477 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1477