Bernd Johanness Wueb Kppp 1.1.3 -c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Bernd Johanness Wueb Kppp 1.1.3. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument -c as part of Long Argument can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-1106. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Bernd Johanness Wueb Kppp 1.1.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument -c as part of a Long Argument leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in kppp in KDE allows local users to gain root access via a long -c (account_name) command line argument.

The weakness was disclosed 04/29/1998 by TDP as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1106. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1643) and SecurityFocus (BID 92†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: TDP
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1106 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1106
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14122
X-Force: 1643 - KDE kppp account parameter buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 92 - Kppp Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 15:02
Updated: 04/17/2026 11:44
Changes: 06/19/2014 15:02 (41), 04/03/2019 18:27 (15), 04/17/2026 11:44 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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