Kde · Kdebase-Devel · CVE-2005-0078
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
KDE versions prior to 3.0.5
kdebase versions 2.2.2 and 3.1.3
kdebase-devel versions 2.2.2 and 3.1.3
**Description**
The issue allows attackers to cause a crash and access the desktop session, potentially leading to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The exploitation of these vulnerabilities can be carried out remotely.
**Recommendations**
For KDE versions prior to 3.0.5, update to version 3.0.5 or later.
For kdebase versions 2.2.2 and 3.1.3, update to a version later than 3.1.3.
For kdebase-devel versions 2.2.2 and 3.1.3, update to a version later than 3.1.3.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the desktop session until a patch is available.