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KDE KConfig: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code — GLSA 201908-07

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

Affected packages

Package kde-frameworks/kconfig on all architectures
Affected versions < 5.60.0-r1
Unaffected versions >= 5.60.0-r1

Background

Provides an advanced configuration system.

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 --verbose
 ">=kde-frameworks/kconfig-5.60.0-r1"

References

Release date
August 15, 2019

Latest revision
August 15, 2019: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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