https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=480156
Bug ID: 480156
Summary: Kate fails to privilege escalate when saving root-only
files
Classification: Applications
Product: kate
Version: 24.01.90
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: kwrite-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: cmdrkoto...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 165117
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=165117&action=edit
Screencast of saving a config file to /etc
SUMMARY
Kate fails to privilege escalate when saving files under /etc
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. kate /etc/somefile
2. File->Save
3. Type password, press enter
OBSERVED RESULT
Prompt about unable to save
EXPECTED RESULT
File saved
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Arch testing with kde-unstable repo
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.92.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.248.0
Qt Version: 6.7.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It has been failing the last few months or so. I know that it worked in Plasma
5, I've been editing system configs this way for ages. For now I have to sudo
vim from a console.
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