CVE-2000-0918 describes a format string vulnerability in the kvt component of KDE 1.1.2. This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the DISPLAY environmental variable with specially crafted formatting characters. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability once exploited. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kde:kvt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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