CVE-1999-0735
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jan 4, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0735 is a vulnerability affecting the KDE K-Mail application. Maliciously crafted symlinks in temporary user directories can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges within the software. This issue poses a security risk, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functions. Users are advised to update their K-Mail installation to the latest version, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Failure to do so may result in unintended consequences for the system and its data.
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