What is the severity of CVE-1999-1268?

The severity of CVE-1999-1268 is considered to be high due to the potential for local users to hijack or observe sessions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1268?

To fix CVE-1999-1268, ensure that access permissions for device files used by KDE konsole are properly configured to restrict unauthorized access.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1268?

Local users on systems running KDE konsole are affected by CVE-1999-1268 and may exploit the vulnerability.

What types of devices are involved in CVE-1999-1268?

CVE-1999-1268 involves specific device files that KDE konsole accesses for terminal session management.

Can CVE-1999-1268 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-1999-1268 can lead to data breaches as malicious local users can observe or hijack other users' sessions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1268

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/1/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1268

First published: Wed Jan 06 1999(Updated: )

Vulnerability in KDE konsole allows local users to hijack or observe sessions of other users by accessing certain devices.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
KDE KDE

Remedy

http://lists.kde.org/?l=kde-devel&m=91560433413263&w=2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1268?
The severity of CVE-1999-1268 is considered to be high due to the potential for local users to hijack or observe sessions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1268?
To fix CVE-1999-1268, ensure that access permissions for device files used by KDE konsole are properly configured to restrict unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1268?
Local users on systems running KDE konsole are affected by CVE-1999-1268 and may exploit the vulnerability.
What types of devices are involved in CVE-1999-1268?
CVE-1999-1268 involves specific device files that KDE konsole accesses for terminal session management.
Can CVE-1999-1268 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-1999-1268 can lead to data breaches as malicious local users can observe or hijack other users' sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1268?
The severity of CVE-1999-1268 is considered to be high due to the potential for local users to hijack or observe sessions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1268?
To fix CVE-1999-1268, ensure that access permissions for device files used by KDE konsole are properly configured to restrict unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1268?
Local users on systems running KDE konsole are affected by CVE-1999-1268 and may exploit the vulnerability.
What types of devices are involved in CVE-1999-1268?
CVE-1999-1268 involves specific device files that KDE konsole accesses for terminal session management.
Can CVE-1999-1268 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-1999-1268 can lead to data breaches as malicious local users can observe or hijack other users' sessions.