SB2019081227 - Fedora 29 update for kde-settings, kdelibs

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SB2019081227 - Fedora 29 update for kde-settings, kdelibs

Published: August 12, 2019 Updated: April 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2019081227
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14744)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing .desktop and .directory files within the KConfigGroup::readEntry() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file or folder, trick the user into opening it and execute arbitrary OS commands with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system. 

Examples:

1) payload.desktop

[Desktop Entry]
Icon[$e]=$(echo${IFS}0>~/Desktop/zero.lol&)

2) .directory

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Directory
Icon[$e]=$(echo${IFS}0>~/Desktop/zero.lol&)

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References