CVE-2005-0396: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0396: Desktop Communication Protocol (DCOP) daemon, aka dcopserver, in KDE before 3.4 allows local users to cause...

Desktop Communication Protocol (DCOP) daemon, aka dcopserver, in KDE before 3.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (dcopserver consumption) by "stalling the DCOP authentication process."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old KDE desktop denial-of-service issue. A local user could interfere with dcopserver authentication and consume dcopserver resources, potentially disrupting KDE desktop communication. It does not describe remote compromise or data theft. Exposure is mainly legacy Linux desktops, kiosks, or multi-user systems still running KDE versions before 3.4 or unpatched vendor packages from that era. Treat as low urgency unless legacy KDE desktops support business-critical workflows or shared-user environments. Prioritize patching during legacy remediation rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade KDE to 3.4 or later where feasible.; Apply vendor-patched packages from affected Linux distribution advisories.; Retire or isolate legacy KDE systems that cannot be patched..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 18, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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