CVE-1999-0409
MediumPublished
Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
- Published
- Jan 4, 2000
- Updated
- Aug 1, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Mar 4, 1999
Primary CVSS
4.6/ 10Medium
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P0.7%
Low · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 51.6%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
Sources
1xnec · linux · Mar 4, 1999
Responsible use
Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.