CVE-1999-1096 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in the KDE klock screensaver triggered by a long HOME environment variable.

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-1999-1096?

CVE-1999-1096 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Kde Kde, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in kscreensaver in KDE klock allows local users to gain root privileges via a long HOME environmental variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kde Kde.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1096?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-1999-1096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p45q-4pfx-vgqg.