Description
Buffer overflow in kscreensaver in KDE klock allows local users to gain root privileges via a long HOME environmental variable.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925954&w=2
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925959&w=2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1644
Scores
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
21.0%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
kde/kde
1.0
Published
May 16, 1998
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026