Description
Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long -c (account_name) command line argument.
Product(s):
- KDE KDE
- KDE 17.04
- KDE 3.2.1
- KDE 3.2.2
- KDE 3.2
- KDE 3.3.1
- KDE 3.3.2
- KDE 3.3 -
- KDE 3.3 Beta 1
- KDE 3.3 Beta 2
- KDE 3.4.0 -
- KDE 3.4.0 Beta 1
- KDE 3.4.0 Beta 2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1106, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1106 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.