CVE-1999-1107

Summary

CVE-1999-1107 is a significant vulnerability affecting the kppp component of the KDE software. This issue permits local users to exploit a buffer overflow, which can be triggered by setting a long PATH environmental variable. Successful exploitation grants attackers root access, elevating their privileges and potentially compromising the system. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure programming practices and the need for regular software updates to mitigate such risks.

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