CVE-1999-1269

Summary

CVE-1999-1269 is a vulnerability affecting the KDE beta 3 desktop environment. This issue allows local users to manipulate arbitrary files through a symlink attack on the .kss.pid file associated with screen savers. By creating a symbolic link to a desired file, an attacker can overwrite it, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing robust file access controls and user permissions to protect against local attacks.

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