MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-1999-0780

KDE klock allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by specifying an arbitrary PID in the .kss.pid file.

Vulnerability Description

KDE klock allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by specifying an arbitrary PID in the .kss.pid file.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd6.2
KdeKde1.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0780?

CVE-1999-0780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). KDE klock allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by specifying an arbitrary PID in the .kss.pid file.

How severe is CVE-1999-0780?

CVE-1999-0780 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0780?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Kde Kde, Linux Linux Kernel.