CVE-1999-0780

Summary

CVE-1999-0780 is a vulnerability affecting the KDEklock component in the KDE desktop environment. Maliciously crafted .kss.pid files can be used by local users to terminate arbitrary processes, leading to potential security risks and system instability. This issue can result in unexpected application terminations or even elevated privileges if used in conjunction with other vulnerabilities. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to the latest version of KDE to mitigate this threat.

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