VDB-16129 · CVE-2000-0918 · BID 1700

KDE kvt 1.1.2 DISPLAY format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KDE kvt 1.1.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation of the argument DISPLAY as part of Environment Variable causes format string. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0918. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KDE kvt 1.1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument DISPLAY as part of a Environment Variable leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 12/19/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0918. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1700†). The entry VDB-14680 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/19/2000 🔍
12/19/2000 +91 days 🔍
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07/01/2014 +4942 days 🔍
05/28/2018 +1427 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kde.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0918 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0918
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16129
SecurityFocus: 1700 - KDE kvt Format String Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2014 17:27
Updated: 05/28/2018 09:16
Changes: 07/01/2014 17:27 (47), 05/28/2018 09:16 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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