SB2022112916 - Remote code execution in KDE Ruqola



SB2022112916 - Remote code execution in KDE Ruqola

Published: November 29, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022112916
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way external links are processed within the client messaging software. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on the URL in the "Server Info" dialog box that leads to a local file and execute it on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.