CVE-1999-1267

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 5, 1997
Updated: Dec 19, 2017

Summary

CVE-1999-1267 is a vulnerability affecting the KDE file manager (kfm). The issue arises due to the use of a TCP server for certain file operations. An attacker can exploit this by sending a malicious copy command, which allows them to modify arbitrary files remotely, potentially leading to data corruption or unauthorized access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the affected software and requires immediate attention to apply the necessary patches or workarounds.

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Affected Products

  • K Desktop Environment

Affected Vendors

  • KDE Community
  • K. De