KDE kppp can be used to create .kde directories anywhere
| kde-kppp-directory-create (1649) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The kppp program shipped with the KDE distribution could allow a local attacker to create a writable .kde directory anywhere on the file system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Only certain users require access to the kppp program and execution rights should be limited. It is suggested users obtain a patched version of kppp as soon as it is made available.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, 18 Nov 1998 11:15:02: Multiple KDE security vulnerabilities (root compromise).
- CVE-1999-0782: KDE kppp allows local users to create a directory in an arbitrary location via the HOME environmental variable.
Platforms Affected:
- KDE K Desktop Environment (KDE)
Reported:
Nov 28, 1998
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