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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-1999-0781

KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.

Vulnerability Description

KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd6.2
KdeKde1.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0781?

CVE-1999-0781 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.

How severe is CVE-1999-0781?

CVE-1999-0781 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0781?

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