CVE-1999-0731: Medium severity Caldera OpenLinux vulnerability
Published Jun 23, 1999
·Updated
The KDE klock program allows local users to unlock a session using malformed input.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Caldera OpenLinux=1.3
Caldera OpenLinux=2.2
Event History
Jun 23, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0731?
CVE-1999-0731 is considered a low-severity vulnerability as it allows local users to unlock sessions but does not provide remote access.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0731?
To fix CVE-1999-0731, ensure that the KDE environment is updated to a version that mitigates this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0731?
CVE-1999-0731 affects local users on systems running specific versions of KDE klock within SCO OpenLinux Server.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-1999-0731 describe?
CVE-1999-0731 describes an attack where local users can unlock a session using specially crafted input.
5
Is CVE-1999-0731 still relevant today?
CVE-1999-0731 is less relevant today due to the age of the vulnerability and the evolution of KDE and Linux environments.