CVE-1999-1106

N/A Unknown
Published: April 29, 1998 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long -c (account_name) command line argument.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9121
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1643
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9121
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1643
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
40th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

kde