Vulnerability identifier: #VU12586

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10380

CWE-ID: CWE-61

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
KWallet
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: KDE.org

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the kwallet-pam module due to improper security restrictions, performing file writing and permission changing operations as root. A local attacker can conduct symbolic link attack and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.12.6 or 5.13.0.

Vulnerable software versions

KWallet: 5.9 - 5.12.5

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External links
http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20180503-1.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.