CVE-1999-0413: A buffer overflow in the SGI X server allows local users to gain root access through the X server font path.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:43.414Z

Summary

A buffer overflow in the SGI X server allows local users to gain root access through the X server font path.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:43.414Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.