Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via modified ".." sequences in a torrent filename, as demonstrated by "../" sequences, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-1384.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joris Guisson | Ktorrent | 2.1.1 |
References
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=143637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25097
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26773
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1373
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:095
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23745
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-436-2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=170303
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33566
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=143637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25097
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1799?
CVE-2007-1799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via modified ".." sequences in a t...
How severe is CVE-2007-1799?
CVE-2007-1799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joris Guisson Ktorrent.