CVE-1999-1107

Kde Kde — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00063
  • Published: 1998-11-18T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Kde
  • Products: Kde
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-1107 — Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long PATH environmental variable. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long PATH environmental variable.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

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

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Kde Kde

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