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CVE-2000-0460: Buffer overflow in KDE kdesud on Linux allows local uses to gain privileges via a long DISPLAY environmenta...

Buffer overflow in KDE kdesud on Linux allows local uses to gain privileges via a long DISPLAY environmental variable.

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CVE-2000-0460 is an old local privilege-escalation issue in KDE kdesud on Linux. A local user could abuse an overly long DISPLAY environment variable to gain elevated privileges. The source bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or patch details. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux systems running KDE with kdesud installed. Systems without KDE/kdesud, without local users, or using modern maintained packages are less likely exposed, but the bundle lacks version boundaries. Treat as a legacy cleanup priority, not an internet-scale emergency. Risk is meaningful where old KDE systems still allow local users, because successful abuse could increase attacker privileges. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with KDE kdesud installed or executable.; Check KDE or distribution advisories for fixed package versions.; Upgrade or remove legacy vulnerable KDE packages where possible..

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