CVE-1999-1106

KDE kppp - Buffer Overflow via Long Account Name Command Line Argument

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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