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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 1, 1998· Updated Apr 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0330

CVE-1999-0330

Description

A buffer overflow in the Linux bdash game allows local users to escalate privileges to root.

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A buffer overflow in the Linux bdash game allows local users to escalate privileges to root.

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Linux bdash game. The exact location and conditions are not detailed in the available references. The affected versions are not specified, but the vulnerability was reported in 1998.

Exploitation

The exploitation details are not disclosed in the available references. The vulnerability is triggered locally, requiring the attacker to have a user account on the system.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows a local user to gain root access, resulting in full compromise of the system.

Mitigation

No fix or workaround is disclosed in the available references. The vulnerability is historical and likely patched in later versions of the game.

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Affected products

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  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

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Vulnerability mechanics

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References

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