CVE-1999-0781: KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search p

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:41.250Z

Summary

KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.250Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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