Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-1999-1096 is an old local privilege escalation issue in KDE klock/kscreensaver. A local user could reportedly abuse an overly long HOME environment variable to trigger a buffer overflow and gain root privileges. The sources do not identify exact affected versions or current vendor patch status. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Unix/Linux systems running vulnerable KDE klock or kscreensaver components. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, exact KDE versions, distribution package names, or maintained-platform status. Treat as a legacy exposure issue with high impact only where affected KDE components still exist. Prioritize verification on old workstations, lab systems, appliances, or archived Unix/Linux builds with local user access. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy systems for KDE klock and kscreensaver components.; Check KDE or distribution security archives for the specific historical fix.; Update or remove vulnerable KDE packages where still present..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- kde-klock-home-bo(1644)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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