Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0690 is a local KDE desktop vulnerability. On KDE 3.2.3 and earlier, DCOPServer used files in /tmp in a way that could let a local user gain unauthorized access through a symlink attack. This is mainly a concern for legacy Linux/Unix desktops or shared systems still running old KDE packages. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete systems running KDE 3.2.3 or earlier, especially shared workstations, lab systems, terminals, or legacy Unix/Linux environments where untrusted local users can log in. Treat this as a legacy exposure management issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize if the organization still has shared Linux desktops, old workstations, or multi-user systems with KDE 3.x. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for KDE 3.2.3 or earlier and DCOPServer usage.; Apply KDE or distribution security updates from the relevant vendor advisory.; Decommission or isolate unsupported legacy KDE desktop systems..
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- kde-dcopserver-symlink(16962)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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