CVE-1999-1482

N/A Unknown
Published: February 19, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

SVGAlib zgv 3.0-7 and earlier allows local users to gain root access via a privilege leak of the iopl(3) privileges to child processes.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=1999-02-15&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.990219175605.9622A-100000%40ferret.lmh.ox.ac.uk
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=1999-02-15&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.990219175605.9622A-100000%40ferret.lmh.ox.ac.uk
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
19th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

svgalib