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

A vulnerablity has been found in KDE KConfig that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-07 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: KDE KConfig: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code Date: August 15, 2019 Bugs: #691858 ID: 201908-07 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 kde-frameworks/kconfig < 5.60.0-r1 > = 5.60.0-r1 Description ========== A vulnerability was discovered in KDE KConfig's handling of .desktop and .directory files. 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. 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 Concerns? ======== Security is a primaryfocus 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2019 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . A flaw in KDE KConfig could permit remote adversaries to run unauthorized commands. Update your system to reduce potential threats.. KDE KConfig, Gentoo security, remote code execution, advisory GLSA, security patch. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 15, 2019 Gentoo