CVE-1999-0782

Kde Kde — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00112
  • Published: 1998-11-18T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Kde, Linux
  • Products: Kde, Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0782 — KDE kppp allows local users to create a directory in an arbitrary location via the HOME environmental variable. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Risk snapshot

EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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KDE kppp allows local users to create a directory in an arbitrary location via the HOME environmental variable.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: This vulnerability affects Kde by Kde (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Kde Linux Kde Linux Kernel

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