CVE-1999-1268

Summary

CVE-1999-1268 is a vulnerability affecting the KDE konsole, a terminal emulator used in the KDE desktop environment. This issue allows local users to gain unauthorized access to other users' sessions by manipulating certain devices. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker can hijack a user's session, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized system changes. This security flaw underscores the importance of implementing strong access controls and user privileges, especially in multi-user environments.

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