CVE-1999-0778

N/A Unknown

Published: June 25, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.

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Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.5%

64th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

xi_graphics