CVE-1999-0731 Auth bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass screen lock authentication in KDE klock by submitting malformed input, gaining unauthorized access to the session.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0731?
CVE-1999-0731 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The KDE klock program allows local users to unlock a session using malformed input.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Caldera Openlinux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0731?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0731 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0731 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8vq-qmgj-pjpx.