Vulnerability Description
KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink file.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kget | 2.4.2 |
| Kde | Kde Sc | 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/051692.h
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127378789518426&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/64689
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39528Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39787Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-70/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023984
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20100513-1.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511279/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511294/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40141
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-938-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1142Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1144Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3096Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1511?
CVE-2010-1511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink f...
How severe is CVE-2010-1511?
CVE-2010-1511 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-2010-1511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kget, Kde Kde Sc.