CVE-2019-14744
published 2019-08-07CVE-2019-14744: In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to…
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
4.07%
89.6th percentile
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
Affected
19 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | kconfig | < kconfig 5.54.0-2 (bookworm) | kconfig 5.54.0-2 (bookworm) |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| kde | kconfig | < 5.61.0 | 5.61.0 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.54.0-2 | 5.54.0-2 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.54.0-2 | 5.54.0-2 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.54.0-2 | 5.54.0-2 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.54.0-2 | 5.54.0-2 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.18.0-0ubuntu1.1 | 5.18.0-0ubuntu1.1 |
| kde | kconfig | >= 0 < 5.44.0-0ubuntu1.1 | 5.44.0-0ubuntu1.1 |
| opensuse | backports_sle | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_desktop | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_workstation | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.05.1MEDIUMAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8HIGH
vendor_redhat7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu7.5HIGH
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Ubuntu
KConfig and KDE libraries vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2019-08-16·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2016-6232 [HIGH] KConfig and KDE libraries vulnerabilities
Title: KConfig and KDE libraries vulnerabilities
Summary: KConfig and KDE libraries could be made to crash or run programs if it
opened a specially crafted file.
It was discovered that KConfig and KDE libraries have a vulnerability
where an attacker could hide malicious code under desktop and
configuration files. (CVE-2019-14744)
It was discovered that KConfig allows remote attackers to write to
arbitrary files via a ../ in a filename in an archive file. (CVE-2016-6232)
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Red Hat
kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
vendor_redhat·2019-08-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CWE-454 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
A flaw was found in the KDE Frameworks KConfig prior to version 5.61.0. Certain syntax commands were allowed in .desktop, .directory, and configuration files to allow flexible configurations with the desktop environment. An attacker could add malicious code to a file that a user would unintentionally install, thus executing the malicious code. The highest threat from this vulnerab
Debian
CVE-2019-14744: kconfig - In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configurati...
vendor_debian·2019·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CVE-2019-14744: kconfig - In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configurati...
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 5.54.0-2)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 5.54.0-2)
forky: resolved (fixed in 5.54.0-2)
sid: resolved (fixed in 5.54.0-2)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 5.54.0-2)
GHSA
GHSA-7r6x-j8mj-9g3p: In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-24
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CWE-78 GHSA-7r6x-j8mj-9g3p: In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
OSV
kconfig, kde4libs vulnerabilities
osv·2019-08-16·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] kconfig, kde4libs vulnerabilities
kconfig, kde4libs vulnerabilities
It was discovered that KConfig and KDE libraries have a vulnerability
where an attacker could hide malicious code under desktop and
configuration files. (CVE-2019-14744)
It was discovered that KConfig allows remote attackers to write to
arbitrary files via a ../ in a filename in an archive file. (CVE-2016-6232)
OSV
CVE-2019-14744: In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5
osv·2019-08-07·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CVE-2019-14744: In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs3: kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [epel-7]
bugzilla·2019-08-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs3: kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [epel-7]
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs3: kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [epel-7]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of epel-7.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit
Bugzilla
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
bugzilla·2019-08-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction
In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.
External References:
https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20190807-1.txt
Discussion:
Created kdelibs tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1740140]
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Created kdelibs3 tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: epel-7 [bug 1740141]
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If you create a kdelibs3 fedora-all tracker, I'll add it to the updates already in Bodhi:
https://bodhi.fed
Bugzilla
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2019-08-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-14744 [HIGH] CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [fedora-all]
CVE-2019-14744 kdelibs: malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit me
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2019-08-07
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