CVE-1999-0778
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a...
CVE-1999-0778 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Xi Graphics Accelerated-x Server, published June 25, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.69%, the 53rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.69%EPSS, 53rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Xi Graphics Accelerated X 4.0.x/5.0 - Local Buffer Overflow | 1999-06-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
- Record
CVE-1999-0778- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
- Record
CVE-1999-0778- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0759No score
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0759- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5qr3-wfmq-mc4wNo score
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a...
Buffer overflow in Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server allows local users to gain root access via a long display or query parameter.
- Record
GHSA-5qr3-wfmq-mc4w- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.