CVE-1999-0780

Summary

CVE-1999-0780 is a vulnerability affecting the KDE klock application. This issue permits local users to manipulate the .kss.pid file, enabling them to terminate arbitrary processes by inputting unauthorized Process IDs. This action can lead to potential disruptions of system services and applications, posing a security risk to the affected system. Users are advised to update their KDE klock application to mitigate this vulnerability.

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