CVE-2000-0918 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Format string vulnerability in kvt in KDE 1.1.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a DISPLAY environmental variable that contains formatting characters.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Kvt	1.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/83914Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1700PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/83914Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1700PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0918?

CVE-2000-0918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in kvt in KDE 1.1.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a DISPLAY environmental variable that contains formatting characters.

How severe is CVE-2000-0918?

CVE-2000-0918 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-2000-0918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kvt.