CVE-1999-1269

CVE-1999-1269 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kde Kde Beta 3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Screen savers in KDE beta 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .kss.pid file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1269?
Screen savers in KDE beta 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .kss.pid file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1269?
CVE-1999-1269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1269 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1269?
CVE-1999-1269 affects Kde Kde Beta 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1269?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1269 published?
CVE-1999-1269 was published on 1998-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)