Bugtraq: Historical Bugtraq Question

[ah () SECURITYFOCUS COM (Alfred Huger)]

Hey Folks,

 I am doing a little research on Bugtraq, it's history and the impact it's
had on the community. I have a question for some of the listers here who
have been onboard for a while.

 So far as I can tell, the first publicly released X86 buffer overflow w/
source code was the splitvt(1) exploit posted on Sun Dec 03 1995 as
"Avalon Release".

http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=1995-11-29&thread=Pine.LNX.3.91.951203225127.524A-100000
 () crimson cadvision com

 It's my assertion that this code launched the buffer  overflow into a
commonly used exploit technique. In any event, I am  looking for
information refuting the 'first out' claim. Keep in mind I am not
referring to anything other than X86 overflows (although I do not  believe
sparc eggs became public till after the splitvt code).

 Any input would be appreciated, I will post to the list when I have
finished the research and compiled it into a paper for public consumption.
Please reply directly to me.