CVE-2000-0918: High severity KDE kvt vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2000
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in kvt in KDE 1.1.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a DISPLAY environmental variable that contains formatting characters.
Affected Software
1 affected component
KDE kvt=1.1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 29, 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-2000-0918?
CVE-2000-0918 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0918?
To fix CVE-2000-0918, update the KDE kvt to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0918?
Local users running KDE kvt version 1.1.2 are affected by CVE-2000-0918.
4
What causes CVE-2000-0918?
CVE-2000-0918 is caused by a format string vulnerability in the kvt component of KDE 1.1.2.
5
Can CVE-2000-0918 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2000-0918 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.