CVE-1999-1483

N/A Unknown
Published: June 19, 1997 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in zgv in svgalib 1.2.10 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/7041
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/7041
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
67th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

svgalib