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Gentoo: GLSA-201908-07 Normal: KDE KConfig Remote Code Execution

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Calendar Grey August 15, 2019
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
A flaw in KDE KConfig could permit remote adversaries to run unauthorized commands. Update your system to reduce potential threats.
A vulnerablity has been found in KDE KConfig that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Summary

A vulnerability was discovered in KDE KConfig's handling of .desktop and .directory files.

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo remote code execution kde arbitrary execution normal severity kde kconfig

Resolution

All KConfig users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=kde-frameworks/kconfig-5.60.0-r1"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2019-14744 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14744

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-07
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Concerns

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

Severity: Normal
Title: KDE KConfig: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: August 15, 2019
Bugs: #691858
ID: 201908-07

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo remote code execution kde arbitrary execution normal severity kde kconfig

Synopsis

A vulnerablity has been found in KDE KConfig that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Background

Provides an advanced configuration system.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 kde-frameworks/kconfig < 5.60.0-r1 >= 5.60.0-r1

Impact

===== An attacker could entice a user to execute a specially crafted .desktop or .directory file possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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