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

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Severity:	normal
Title:	KDE KConfig: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date:	08/15/2019
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	Architecture(s)
kde-frameworks/kconfig	< 5.60.0-r1	>= 5.60.0-r1	All supported architectures

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

CVE-2019-14744

Availability

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

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.