CVE-1999-0782 — LOW (2.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	6.2
Kde	Kde	1.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.20.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91141486301691&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91141486301691&w=2

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0782?

CVE-1999-0782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). KDE kppp allows local users to create a directory in an arbitrary location via the HOME environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-1999-0782?

CVE-1999-0782 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0782?

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