CVE-2010-1511 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via crafted metalink files due to missing download confirmation in KGet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1511?
CVE-2010-1511 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink file.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1511?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Kde Kde Sc, Kde Kget.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2010-1511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frwp-8f86-7mhx.