Severity | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE ID | CVE-2019-14744 |
CWE ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software |
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Vendor | SuSE |
This security advisory describes one high risk vulnerability.
Severity: High
CVSSv3: 7.9 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14744
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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&)Mitigation
Update the affected packages.
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE External linkshttps://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00019.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.