Code Execution Vulnerability in KDE Frameworks KConfig
CVE-2019-14744

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kde

Status
Kconfig
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2019

What is CVE-2019-14744?

In KDE Frameworks KConfig versions prior to 5.61.0, an adversary can exploit vulnerabilities in the handling of .desktop and .directory files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with minimal user interaction required. This flaw stems from improper processing of desktop configuration files, as evidenced by the execution of shell commands embedded in Icon lines within .desktop files.

References

https://gist.githubusercontent.com/zeropwn/630832df151029...
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/unpatched-kde-vulnerability...
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/9
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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