CVE-1999-1106
KDE kppp - Buffer Overflow via Long Account Name Command Line Argument
Title source: llmDescription
Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long -c (account_name) command line argument.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9121
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1643
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92
Scores
EPSS
0.0018
EPSS Percentile
39.7%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
kde/kde
Published
Apr 29, 1998
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026