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CVE-2000-0530: KDE 1.1.2 lets local users replace any file

CVE-2000-0530 · published 26 years ago

Summary

The configuration feature in KDE version 1.1.2 can be tricked by someone with access to the computer to overwrite files they should not control. This could allow unwanted changes to system or application files. Apply any available updates or patches and restrict local user privileges until the issue is fixed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
caldera	openlinux	2.4 `cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:2.4:::::::*`
kde	kde	1.1.2 `cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:1.1.2:::::::*`

Original advisory text

The KApplication class in the KDE 1.1.2 configuration file management capability allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0387.html Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-032.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1291 Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4583

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

7.2 High

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published31 May 2000

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2000-0530 · NVD

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