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CVE-1999-0778

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v2.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 1999-06-25 · updated 2026-06-16

Description

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

Affected products

• Xi Graphics Accelerated-X Server: 4, 5

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/488
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/488

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