CVE-1999-1096

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

CVE-1999-1096

The CVE-1999-1096 entry describes a local privilege escalation affecting KDE kscreensaver (klock) caused by a buffer overflow triggered by an excessively long HOME environment variable. The vulnerability allows local users to gain root privileges. Affected component: kscreensaver/klock; root caus...